News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Gitlab cancels plan on tracking user behavior on GitLab.com. Parent comment

Re:Gitlab cancels plan on tracking user behavior on GitLab.com by stingraycharles on Tuesday October 29, 2019 @04:32PM (#21391654)
> And we collectively allow this behavior. Do we not?

We don't just allow it, it appears that a vocal part even encourages it. It's toxic and unprofessional behavior, but organizations have no choice but to listen (as evidenced by Gitlab's response).

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Gitlab cancels plan on tracking user behavior on GitLab.com by Nasrudith on Tuesday October 29, 2019 @05:46PM (#21392425)
Assuming Free Software was meant to be professional in the first place was a mistake. It may have gained a professional following from sheer utility but it isn't fundamentally professional - there is an expectation for professionals to obey or outright refuse if it crosses some line and be calm either way. Not so for a community.
[ Parent | on HN ]