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diff --git a/pragmatics.md b/pragmatics.md index c5980a6..cd34f24 100644 --- a/pragmatics.md +++ b/pragmatics.md @@ -28,13 +28,19 @@ organization = "The Second School Affiliated to Fudan University" .# Abstract -Abstract +Free Software is undoubtably a good thing for society. However, modern computer users are stuck in the proprietary "ecosystem" for historical reasons. This document describes the author's viewpoint of using proprietary platforms to spread the ideas of Free Software. + +.# Status of This Memo + +This document describes the author's viewpoint. This does not represent the ideas of the Free Software Foundation or any other entity. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. {mainmatter} # Introduction -Hi +Readers of this memo probably understand the ideals of the Free Software Movement, and avoid proprietary software when possible. However, as most outsiders are unaware and are deeply buried inside the proprietary dystopia created by mostly multibillion-dollar technology coorporations, our methods of communicating with the masses are ineffective. + +In February 2022, the author decided to adjust his dogma, and permitted limited usage of nonfree chat platforms to hopefully spread our ideas to the general public. This was attempted by registering a Discord account, creating a Guild called "Free Software Introductions", and setting up a basic Discord-to-IRC relay to #fsi on both irc.andrewyu.org and irc.libera.chat. # Conclusion diff --git a/pragmatics.txt b/pragmatics.txt index 95c6b50..ced83b7 100644 --- a/pragmatics.txt +++ b/pragmatics.txt @@ -12,20 +12,51 @@ Free Software Community A. Yu. Yu Abstract - Abstract + Free Software is undoubtably a good thing for society. However, + modern computer users are stuck in the proprietary "ecosystem" for + historical reasons. This document describes the author's viewpoint + of using proprietary platforms to spread the ideas of Free Software. + +Status of This Memo + + This document describes the author's viewpoint. This does not + represent the ideas of the Free Software Foundation or any other + entity. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2. Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3. FSF Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - Author's Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 + 2. Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 + 3. FSF Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 + Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 + Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 + Author's Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. Introduction - Hi + Readers of this memo probably understand the ideals of the Free + Software Movement, and avoid proprietary software when possible. + However, as most outsiders are unaware and are deeply buried inside + the proprietary dystopia created by mostly multibillion-dollar + technology coorporations, our methods of communicating with the + masses are ineffective. + + In February 2022, the author decided to adjust his dogma, and + permitted limited usage of nonfree chat platforms to hopefully spread + our ideas to the general public. This was attempted by registering a + Discord account, creating a Guild called "Free Software + Introductions", and setting up a basic Discord-to-IRC relay to #fsi + on both irc.andrewyu.org and irc.libera.chat. + + + + + + +Yu Informational [Page 1] + + Pragmatic Use of Nonfree Software April 2022 + 2. Conclusion @@ -50,14 +81,6 @@ Author's Address Andrew Yu The Second School Affiliated to Fudan University Email: andrew@andrewyu.org - - - -Yu Informational [Page 1] - - Pragmatic Use of Nonfree Software April 2022 - - URI: https://www.andrewyu.org/ @@ -86,27 +109,4 @@ Yu Informational [Page 1] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yu Informational [Page 2] diff --git a/pragmatics.xml b/pragmatics.xml index fedaa8c..8ec80e2 100644 --- a/pragmatics.xml +++ b/pragmatics.xml @@ -14,15 +14,20 @@ <keyword>Pragmatics</keyword> <abstract> -<t>Abstract</t> +<t>Free Software is undoubtably a good thing for society. However, modern computer users are stuck in the proprietary "ecosystem" for historical reasons. This document describes the author's viewpoint of using proprietary platforms to spread the ideas of Free Software.</t> </abstract> +<note><name>Status of This Memo</name> +<t>This document describes the author's viewpoint. This does not represent the ideas of the Free Software Foundation or any other entity. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.</t> +</note> + </front> <middle> <section anchor="introduction"><name>Introduction</name> -<t>Hi</t> +<t>Readers of this memo probably understand the ideals of the Free Software Movement, and avoid proprietary software when possible. However, as most outsiders are unaware and are deeply buried inside the proprietary dystopia created by mostly multibillion-dollar technology coorporations, our methods of communicating with the masses are ineffective.</t> +<t>In February 2022, the author decided to adjust his dogma, and permitted limited usage of nonfree chat platforms to hopefully spread our ideas to the general public. This was attempted by registering a Discord account, creating a Guild called "Free Software Introductions", and setting up a basic Discord-to-IRC relay to #fsi on both irc.andrewyu.org and irc.libera.chat.</t> </section> <section anchor="conclusion"><name>Conclusion</name> |