Eventually got someone complaining that I ask Trump and far right supporters to not use the software I write on my free time, evenings, nights and weekends (JSol'Ex). He finds my statement inappropriate. My answer below.
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Well said.
Many developers write free/open software to help people, with the idea to contribute to a better world. Often, that software is used for different reasons, which can be fine.
But not if it contradicts your core belief, the reason why you do FOSS in the first place.
Odd contradiction between your critic saying both that all voices should be heard, but for some reason not yours on who you'd rather not use your software. It's not like you are suppressing these peoples' voices (more that, having heard them you conclude 'please keep away you jerks').
There's no contradiction here. As Karl Popper explained: to maintain a tolerant society, we must claim the right not to tolerate the intolerant. Hearing all voices doesn't mean we must accept those that threaten tolerance itself
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Many developers write free/open software to help people, with the idea to contribute to a better world. Often, that software is used for different reasons, which can be fine.
But not if it contradicts your core belief, the reason why you do FOSS in the first place.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance