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Re:LinkedIn scans for 6,278 extensions and encrypts the resu... by WD-42 on Thursday April 30, 2026 @05:39PM (#47968568)
I feel like Github became this in the last 10-15 years.
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Re:LinkedIn scans for 6,278 extensions and encrypts the resu... by traderj0e on Thursday April 30, 2026 @06:43PM (#47969234)
Yes. But now we need a replacement for what the old GitHub used to do.
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Re:LinkedIn scans for 6,278 extensions and encrypts the resu... by HoldOnAMinute on Thursday April 30, 2026 @06:53PM (#47969330)
You need a new type of corporation.

Only a Public Benefit Corporation will get the software to a usable state and refuse enshittification

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Re:LinkedIn scans for 6,278 extensions and encrypts the resu... by traderj0e on Thursday April 30, 2026 @06:57PM (#47969355)
Well the challenge is also gatekeeping. Gotta keep non-technical people or intentions off of it for #3
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