I may not read the source code of every tool I use, but even if the average user doesn't read the source code, having it available for inspection by others in the community increases security, trust, and overall software quality. All a user really has to do is look at the license of the software they use, typically a GPL or similar license, and consider how reputable it is. Not only that, but if you're on Linux already, you can just get most of the software from your distro's repositories.

[–] Hotzilla@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

So no closed source commerical product should ever exist? Discord is one too, I am just selecting one that I can control.

[–] lemmylem@lemm.ee 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

No, you should have the freedom to use it if you want. All I'm saying is that you can't really call TeamSpeak a better alternative, when they're both just as bad (they're both proprietary). If you're looking for a better alternative, consider using Mumble, it's FOSS.

[–] Hotzilla@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Other is selfhosting and other is service. I pick selfhosted.

[–] lemmylem@lemm.ee 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Self-hosting doesn't really fix anything, the developers can still control the program and read all your chats/calls.