Honest question: Why does it matter if he's a transphobe when choosing which Fediverse software to use? The software is FOSS and anyone can make their own instance. I don't understand why his social views outside of sharing the software and protecting it from becoming proprietary matters when deciding what Fediverse software to use.

I'm not arguing my stance. I really want to understand what I might be missing.

[–] Cyberflunk@lemmy.world 32 points 3 months ago (2 children)

When people are successful, sometimes their ideas are too. They become a sort of standard, or justified. While I speak only for myself, I think some folks feel like if this guy's projects are successful he could use that success to oppres people. It happened to fluffy JK Rowling.

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.autism.place 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for explaining. What's the relevant story with JK Rowling?

[–] Cyberflunk@lemmy.world 22 points 3 months ago

JK uses her platform (harry potter fame) to denigrate and oppress trans women (probably more). She regularly engages anti trans exchanges on public twitter. Considering the reach HP has for children, it could give her considerable chance to promote bigotry. Look up TERF.

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