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We need to discuss an alternative to the Metaverse (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Usually the open source community is very scattered, there are many groups developing similar projects like operating systems for instance. If all open source developers focused on the same system it would be miles ahead of the proprietary alternative but it's usually the other way around. I think with the Metaverse is important that we focus early on a single project because if the Metaverse gains traction everyone may end up living in Facebook's virtual reality and that would be the same as if we considered Mark Zuckerberg to be our god.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 years ago (1 children)

The biggest issue here is the problem of compatibility of free software with capitalism. If money comes in, people who want to earn will arrive. I highly suggest that random non-targeted ads must be incorporated within federated softwares. That would make the projects earn without compromising with user's privacy. Today, all projects survive on donating party's courtesy!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 years ago (1 children)

I agree, but also they should give the option of removing the ads by subscribing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago

Absolutely. The whole point of ads is to earn money and survive. That's definitely an option!