X Backtracks on “Misgendering” Policy, Makes it Country-Specific
https://reclaimthenet.org/x-backtracks-on-misgendering-policy-makes-it-country-specific?utm_source=fediverse
My read on #bluesky is that they are effectively sucking the air out of the decentralization balloon, whether they intend to or not. On the tech side, the #ATprotocol will prevent much decentralization from ever happening and divert the focus that was on #ActivityPub development. On the culture side, they deter a critical mass from developing here, which we need to overwhelm the influence of our most annoying users and lure in the people most people want to follow and interact with. #fediverse
The lure of conveniently signing in to private digital services using a single official eID app is a trap. Overidentification will gradually erode our right to use digital services anonymously which currently keeps us safe from criminal activity, unauthorised disclosure, identity theft, stalking and other forms of abuse of personal data. The eID app will not allow for multiple, truly separate user profiles which vulnerable persons rely on.
The server-side code of the eID wallet will not have to be open source, meaning the public cannot know what the code actually does and if it is safe.
In view of all this, the new EU eID app will not be trustworthy and will fail to sufficiently encourage the development of digital and eGovernment services in Europe – much to the Pirates regret.“
netherlands:
everyone speaks english.
“card only” signs everywhere.
“sorry, we’re forbidden from accepting cash”.
employees even at big grocery chains visibly confused by cash and struggling to count coins.
germany:
“was?”
“cash only” signs everywhere.
“sorry, card payments from 10eur only”.
“easy online payments, just provide your online banking login and password to sofort, it’s completely safe and totally does not blatantly violate the terms of agreement you signed with your bank”.
mutualaid am starving please help!!!
@xianc78
Changing zoning laws, at here in the USA, would be great for changing city dynamics. Removal of office only spaces is key in allowing movement and life to exist in city centers.
IF YOU ARE AN EU CITIZEN READ THIS!!!!
The EU just approved a digital identity wallet. It is YOUR duty to REJECT this thing outright. AVOID the app, even if your workplace requires it. Get all of your friends and family to reject it. There needs to be a mass reject of this thing or Europe (and most likely, the rest of the world) is fucked.