Old Fucking Punk @lwriemen@librem.one

@LeoSammallahti I find it unclear what you are getting at outside of the lobbying power of big ag/industry. Advocacy for cheaper services, but more expensive goods? Does that benefit the service worker?

@eff Note so called "essential" cookies can still provide tracking information. The post says GitHub isn't "sending" information to "third party analytics services" (note the very specific reference), which is different than saying they're banning the collection of the data. Also GitHub now being owned by Microsoft removes Microsoft as a third party. This is basically just an announcement that says, "We've found some loopholes that allow us to remove cookie banners."

@fribbledom Note so called "essential" cookies can still provide tracking information. The post says GitHub isn't "sending" information to "third party analytics services" (note the very specific reference), which is different than saying they're banning the collection of the data. Also GitHub now being owned by Microsoft removes Microsoft as a third party. This is basically just an announcement that says, "We've found some loopholes that allow us to remove cookie banners."

It's the time of year for holiday fun.
https://angrysnowmans.bandcamp.com/
https://blackholerecs.bandcamp.com/album/cashing-in-on-christmas-volume-3 <- Linked this one due to local band The Gestalts

Universal Basic Income has been a ‘lifesaver’ to families during coronavirus pandemic: California mayor https://basicincometoday.com/universal-basic-income-has-been-a-lifesaver-to-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic-california-mayor/

A group of 17 progressive Democrats is pushing for ,000 stimulus checks to be in the next coronavirus relief https://basicincometoday.com/a-group-of-17-progressive-democrats-is-pushing-for-2000-stimulus-checks-to-be-in-the-next-coronavirus-relief-package/

Where something is made is not as important as how ethically it is made. So far, there hasn't been an example of any one company covering all ethical boundaries. It might even be impossible in today's world, but as companies are starting to compete on ethics, the possibility is surely coming.