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Re:Valetudo: Cloud replacement for vacuum robots enabling lo... by gspr on Saturday October 25, 2025 @08:10AM (#45703268)
> Also putting an open source project out there doesn't absolve you of all social obligations simply because it's free.

If I understand the guy correctly, he doesn't think that sharing software that he wrote comes with any obligations once he's sufficiently informed the recipients about damage it may cause. I agree with him.

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Re:Valetudo: Cloud replacement for vacuum robots enabling lo... by IshKebab on Saturday October 25, 2025 @03:37PM (#45706425)
I don't. Not morally anyway. By sharing it he's ensuring that no other less toxic projects can flourish (at least not as easily). That comes with some moral obligation not to be a complete dick.
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