I just saw the newly created community !buyfromeu@lemmy.world which seems to be close to the creators of https://www.goeuropean.org/ .

While knowing, that it is good to spread the information about alternatives in a nicely designed and strategic way at places the people are, I try do get my head around, that they entertain instagram, facebook and linkedin accounts.

When accepting that those are the places to be and information people, I still have to ask, why they use softr, which hosts everything on Amazon services.

This feels inconsiderate and nothing I would like recommend.

Edit:

  • They address some of the issues in their FAQ.
  • They work on a new version of the website.
  • Merch and affiliate links and no transparency report doesn’t sit well with me.
  • Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    91·
    11 days ago

    There’s a reason that community is completely empty and people are subscribed to this one here. Lemmy is not immune to hypocrisy and attempts to profit.

  • huppakee@piefed.socialEnglish
    8·
    11 days ago

    My piece of cake would be to no be bothered by imperfect allies working towards a shared goal. If you don’t like them, leave them be and do your own thing.

    • Señor Mono@feddit.orgOPEnglish
      1·
      11 days ago

      Hard to argue with the basic sentiment, but I don’t like in transparency on that matter 🤷‍♂️

      • huppakee@piefed.socialEnglish
        1·
        11 days ago

        Totally fair to point out what you don’t like, share your concerns and ‘warn’ others. Definitely do not mean to discard this topic entirely.

        • Señor Mono@feddit.orgOPEnglish
          1·
          11 days ago

          I’m just cautious, if people try to brand an idea. Don’t get me wrong: they need to be financed and given a benefit of a doubt. But I’m used to finance projects (NGOs, servers …) via donations and have a spending report.