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    or cult, I don't see difference (lemmy.world)
    submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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    [–] [email protected] 64 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    no, linux is the kernel. "free software" is the religion

    (but seriously, theres nothing here that could be called a religion, that would be like saying d&d is a religion or a cult because a lot of people like it, or like calling any community a religion. it makes no sense)

    [–] [email protected] 24 points 7 months ago (1 children)

    The difference between Linux and a cult is that Linus Torvalds actually did what he said he'd do.

    [–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

    Yeah he doesn't have a creepy harem while making promises about wacky rituals granting access to "The Ultimate Repository," while telling you to cut ties with any non-Linux friends. (Yes, even BSD.)

    Then we could start worrying. Lol

    [–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

    Even free software isn't, because free software delivers objective, non-placebo benefits to people, whether they "practice it" or not. Even when they don't consciously participate or are even aware of it.

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

    yeah i put the stuff inside () because i want people to know nothing here and nothing related is a religion