No, it’s because you mentioned ancap. Capitalism is inherently hierarchical and unmitigated capitalism does not result in freedom.

Here is one resource to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cnxky5ZjQM&t=22

This makes more sense imo, thanks for sharing your experience (and your Lemmy development :))

Community guidelines in a readme would be a good start. Also, educating those opening new git issues since I often see entitled and vitriolic demands from non-devs who do not understand what FOSS is (although I understand that this isn’t the only bully archetype).

One of the takeaways Imo is to consider bullies as potential security threats especially when they’re pushing to merge code. And for both developers and non-developers alike, to try to foster a culture of respect and avoid entitlement in git issues. Call it out when you see it and don’t dogpile.

Absolutely. In my experience I’ve felt more pressure to merge in closed source than open source since the bully is those above you in a hierarchy with business interests who are also paying your bills.

I fail to see the comparison at all.

• Thunder: Lemmy App
• Scrambled Exif: Removes metadata when sharing images
• Feeder: Rss Reader
• KISS Launcher: Home Launcher
• NewPipe: PeerTube and YouTube app.
• Omni Notes: Notetaking
• StreetComplete: Easy, fun, and addicting way to make OpenStreetMap updates on the go
• OsmAnd~: Maps and navigation. Works phenomenally when in the backcountry and uses cell towers to locate you when gps alone can’t.
• Tower Collector: Contribute BTS towers for the above.
• VLC: Video player
• WiFi Analyzer: Useful for improving and setting up WiFi networks.
• UntrackMe: Transforms links into their OSS alternatives.

So toxic.

For sure! Industrial-scale farming has been integral to the population growth of our modern society. It doesn’t hurt to alleviate a small amount of pressure from those systems at a local scale in a sustainable way. I mainly just find it fun to grow a few veggies here and there and thought others may be interested. :)

Nobody is claiming an issue with large-scale food production, or that small, local gardens will feed everyone. Also, nobody is telling you what to do.

Rather, that there are benefits to growing even a little bit of your own food should you choose to do so. There’s no need to talk down and I hope you’re alright, because that’s a lotta strawmen.

And that’s ok! Nobody expects to live off of a small garden, nor is it feasible for everybody to grow everything they eat.

It provides many benefits already, such as being a fulfilling activity as you said. It also cuts down on food waste since you can harvest when you eat it and leave it on the plant for a bit longer otherwise. It also reduces trips to the grocery store and reduces emissions of importing food over long distances. Finally, it’s much cheaper if you grow from seed and upcycle plastic containers for planting. Especially if you grow expensive crops like fresh herbs.

It really is so much more convenient getting seedlings!

Also that’s bizarre that your community garden is expensive - kinda defeats the purpose of it.

Anyways, enjoy the rest of your day Moghul!

I feel ya! We work with what we can and if the space you have isn’t feasible, then that’s okay if it simply doesn’t work out.

That being said, here’s a few options to consider but do what you want. :)

One option is to grow some herbs since those tend to get pricey and they therefore offer the best bang for your buck. Plus they take up little space. Starting from seeds is the most cost effective (only a couple dollars for 1000s of seeds). Sow them in an empty plastic egg carton, nursery pots, or other upcycled plastic container. Then, you can germinate and grow under grow lights. Don’t bother with “grow light” marketed ones. Just the brightest, whitest generic LED bulb will do. If you run it all day, it’ll only cost a couple cents per month. Then, you can harvest fresh herbs year-round! Lamps can be found for cheap and sometimes free on Facebook marketplace.

Another option is finding a community garden in your area.

Small-scale, local farming is where it’s at. Growing a bucket of potatoes on a balcony or helping out at a community garden are small but achievable steps to bring the food closer to us. In addition to sustainability, it promotes knowledge of how to produce our own food and reduces dependence on large-scale monoculture farming.

It’s nice to walk a few paces and pick up an ingredient for dinner with the satisfaction that you nurtured it. But mainly, I just don’t feel like going to the grocery store as much lol.

Check out !BalconyGardening@slrpnk.net :)

Your profile picture slaps 😅

And slightly higher in Toronto.

That’s okay, we can change that! Be the person who posts and interacts with the community. :) the same thing happened on reddit once upon a time.