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[โ€“] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The source code is open and free, ergo people can do what they want.

You really don't see the parallels between this statement and "anyone can become a millionaire"?

Not everyone has the opportunity or the skillset to "do what they want" with the source code. I'm not a coder. How can I do whatever I want? I'm beholden to the structures that other people build.

[โ€“] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You really don't see the parallels between this statement and "anyone can become a millionaire"?

There's a chance you could stumble onto a point if Lemmy was profit-driven.

Not everyone has the opportunity or the skillset to "do what they want" with the source code. I'm not a coder. How can I do whatever I want? I'm beholden to the structures that other people build.

You don't need to be in order to be able to download the source code. Skills are not ownership.

[โ€“] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Sure I can downland a thing. But what can I DO with it?

[โ€“] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Whatever you want. You're drawing conclusions that do not follow.

[โ€“] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

You're being obtuse.