On 1/1/25 4:25 PM, Segher Boessenkool via cfarm-users wrote:
"Crypto" has absolutely nothing to do with cryptography. A lot more
with capitalism or with casinos, it depends on your exact viewpoint :-)
We want nothing at all to do with any of it (well, I don't, at least),
even if not all of it is directly against the rules, does not violate
acceptable use directly: it is just distasteful.
Insofar as Bitcoin is not considered "crypto" (which is common), I would
tend to agree with this. But it is important to note that your
description does not include Bitcoin.
The cfarm is supposed to be used for developing (which includes testing
etc.) any software that is close enough to open source, anything that
benefits user freedom and all that goodness. It is hard to see how any
klepto stuff will fit in with that, even if "technically" it is open
source.
This again affirms Bitcoin is not included in "crypto" per your
definition, as it strongly benefits user freedom.
On 12/31/24 5:01 AM, Jonathan Wakely via cfarm-users wrote:
I would strongly support such a ban. Any proof of work system is
environmentally disastrous and ethically unjustifiable. Whether the
software is FOSS doesn't change that.
Bitcoin is in fact very _good_ for the environment.
I think discussing the virtues and drawbacks of Bitcoin (and/or
"crypto") is out of scope for this mailing list, though. The only reason
I am replying at all is because it seems others are interested in
banning certain types of development in addition to banning abuse.
Luke
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