From 3dec4ead0e20d144ee829461896bca3b2692e9b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: humanacollaborator Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:05:28 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] MS Copilot violates FOSS licensing & GH suppresses bug reports --- github.md | 14 +++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/github.md b/github.md index 213ac56..ff54e0c 100644 --- a/github.md +++ b/github.md @@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ [49]: https://www.iccl.ie/digital-data/iccl-report-on-the-scale-of-real-time-bidding-data-broadcasts-in-the-u-s-and-europe/ [50]: https://github.com/wireapp/kalium#github-packages-authentication [51]: https://sfconservancy.org/GiveUpGitHub +[52]: https://githubcopilotinvestigation.com # Direct practical problems with using Microsoft Github @@ -95,10 +96,21 @@ 1. Free software projects that rely on non-free software "[put everyone at the whim of the groups and individuals who produce the tools they depend on][8]," and it puts free software developers in a position of hypocrisy. +1. MS mechanically suppresses bug reports that contain profanity + *without moderation*. That is, if you say something like “the + fucking server pushed a CAPTCHA” and the profanity is not directed + at any developers, the bug report will still be blocked in an + absolute, irreversable manner without the possibility of human + intervention, instead of quarantining the report for + moderation. This effectively demoralizes the bug reporter who may + opt not to reattempt the report submission; thus ultimately + hindering software quality. +1. MS [violates][52] the copyright of free software projects using AI + in it’s “Copilot” program. ## Ethical problems with using Microsoft products and services -9. Microsoft harms the **environment** by serving the two most destructive oil companies in the world: [ExxonMobil][9] and [Chevron][10]. +11. Microsoft harms the **environment** by serving the two most destructive oil companies in the world: [ExxonMobil][9] and [Chevron][10]. 1. (#ExxonKnew) Exxon notoriously [knew][11] about climate change since 1977. They not only kept it secret from the public, but they also financed a disinformation campaign.