Some people seem to focus more on the 'dictator' part and less on the 'benevolent' part of the "Benevolent Dictator for Life" role. *shrug*

When was the last time the people that write this bill or the guy that just signed it actually carried their own groceries? Come up with an actual solution instead of just banning things that make peoples lives easier.

I see this prediction aging about as well as: “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” - Digital Equipment Corp. founder Ken Olsen’s 1977

Sounds like some type of phishing scam there. Likely can find lists of crowdstrike users, from leaks or even just marketing data sets.

So, what about living in an apartment? Also, I have to actually walk to the curb to get my pizza instead of it being delivered to the door? What exactly am I paying for? I don't want to put on shoes and a coat to go fight with some damned robotic car about my pizza. Drones might help that, but doubtful. Then what happens if there is a problem with the order or something else? Sounds really fun for about 5 seconds, then the reality sets in that it would basically suck for everyone except Domino's.

Actually, my original point was more about the companies ethics(or lack of), not about anyone persons freedom of speech(or lack of). This isn't about government censorship, this is about the moral values of the people making decisions within that company. You, and anyone else, can say anything they like. Doesn't mean I have to support it what you say or do business with you. That isn't based on your religion, skin color, gender, or anything else. Let me give an example: Does a radio host have to leave on a caller who is spouting inciting racial or ethnic hate speech? No. They don't have to condone it. Honestly, they don't even have to give them a place to speak. They have a street corner, if they are so inclined.

Just because you have the right to say it, doesn't mean people have to actually give you the time, place, or attention. Sure, you can believe and say anything you want. Doesn't meant I can't just ignore you and think you are an idiot, and also have the right to saw as much.

So, no ethics then? As long as a payment clears, you could care less where the money comes from or where it goes? As long as they don't push it to the point that requires an order or subpoena, oh well? Glad to hear. Also, trying to claim that about only DNS and proxy services is just BS. Great, still puts you business with terrible people and continuing to support their efforts. At least Google had the good mind to kick them, and their track record isn't great. Glad to hear CloudFlare condones racism, personal attacks on innocent victims, and hate speech. Corporate greed and no ethics. They have a big future there.

Please call it a Turbolift!

This is a wonderful idea. I mean, why not push for more studies to actually provide their raw data along with their conclusions? Extend the peer review process of the scientific method to include all of the data they generate, as advances in technology allow for the storage and communication of that information now. What is wrong with that, as a general idea? There is always the worry of security or safety of the data, but that was the same with publishing some things in journals already.

Anyone else notice the deadline is April 1st ? :)

Exactly. I agree here. I had been using and developing on Linux for years before I got a job that was in any way related to Linux. I finally broke down and went into a hosting provider looking for work, and because of my Linux skillsets I was able to get a position working with a (at the time) new 'Cloud Platform'. My actual job there didn't involve too much Linux, day-to-day, but without my experience I could never have kept things together when it was falling apart. As I went along, the Linux skills got used more, but my job role was more about keeping the applications up and online, which just happened to involve some Linux skills here and there. I have since left there, and I actually got hired on by the developer of said 'Cloud Platform', where I worked as both the lead support engineer and then as a software developer. I got to use my LInux skills a lot more there, but still my job role was more about not just Linux but all the other pieces that went into the platform. A lot of it was proprietary and I had to learn that stuff. I also had to get into kernel development and debugging. Really, most of the day was spent just trying to help others understand how to use the product in general and trying to keep the systems online. I did, and do, end up using Linux skills a lot, but it is now entangled with so much else. Sadly, it is almost like saying you are a Windows Expert. 'Okay, well, in what area? DB, IIS, Exchange, coding, games, etc?'. Linux skills are just the starting point, unless you just want to do basic SysAdmin. So, as for advice, I would suggest either trying to find a specific niche of IT you find interesting and start delving into it. Most likely your Linux skills will massively help you out getting things done. There are so many areas from which to choose. The other direction is going into a SysAdmin type role that has good growth potential, but that is hard to really guage. Good luck!