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> Bit surprising that as a German you'd regard antipathy for Nazi tropes as "political correctness".

It is surprising to me that one suggests to choose software on the political views of the authors and not on technical considerations.

This has nothing to do with me being German nor did I support or endorse those (admittedly strange) views. All I'm saying is that it has nothing to do with their software.

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It is not that surprising if you try to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Would you feel comfortable using and contributing to their project if you belonged to one of the groups they appear to despise?

To be honest, for 99.99% of all the software I am using, I don't even know who authored/produced it. The same for other every-day products I use and/or consume.

Actively contributing or joining a group would be an indication that you share views with them.

But having installed a piece of software maybe through a package manager? Simply using it?

I agree. I think it is unrealistic to check the "political correctness" of everything you use. But in this case, because of their own advocacy, you know now where they stand. In my case, I would prefer to not get involved, and avoid if possible, to use their project.

> I agree. I think it is unrealistic to check the "political correctness" of everything you use.

That was my whole point.

Also, for the rest, I totally agree with you.

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