Notices by Jason Self (jxself@mastodon.social)

Imagine a world where technology empowers rather than controls. That's what the @fsf fights for daily! Join in and donate to help them reach $400,000 by Dec 31. https://www.fsf.org/appeal #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #CornerstoneOfAFreeSociety

It's the last day of the #SoftwareFreedomFestival & a very special day - the 39th anniversary of the @fsf! 🎂 For nearly four decades, the FSF has fought tirelessly for user freedoms, ensuring software respects the rights of those who use it. Whether you've been part of the movement for years or you're just starting, today's a day to celebrate the progress we've made together! 🌟 Let’s keep pushing for a future where software freedom is the norm. #FSF39 #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #GNU #Linux

The fourth annual Software Freedom Festival is almost here! This worldwide event kicks off on Software Freedom Day (Sept. 21), continues through the GNU Project’s anniversary (Sept. 27), and wraps up on the @fsf founding anniversary (Oct. 4). It's a perfect time to celebrate and promote software freedom. How will you celebrate? #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #SoftwareFreedomFestival

@SDF got some computers from the Living Computer Museum, including the historic PDP-10, pivotal to the origins of #Emacs and #FreeSoftware & set up the @icm funded by memberships. https://toobnix.org/w/b6d01d9e-859c-494a-a4f2-6787ba91a5ac Now they're raising funds to ensure the preservation of these historically important systems. Their goal is to reach 200 members by August 31. Let's come together and support the cause to save our digital heritage! See this: https://mastodon.social/@SDF@social.sdf.org/112887194292905620 #TechHistory #SoftwareFreedom

Be a star in the free software universe and make a real impact: Help the @fsf reach 200 members by July 19! Connect with a network of freedom fighters and build a better tech future. Membership means joining a community dedicated to protecting and enhancing software freedom. Let's unite! Boost to help reach more supporters! Every new member helps protect software freedom. #BoostForFSF #FSFCommunity #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

https://jxself.org/enshittification-defense.shtml In the proprietary software world, #enshittification isn't just a bug; it's a feature. It's a predictable outcome of a system that prioritizes profit over people, control over collaboration and exploitation over empowerment. It's a system that's rigged against us from the start. But it doesn't have to be like this: #FreeSoftware is the defense. Support the @fsf & save the world from the enshittification apocalypse: https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember

Join a global movement and support software freedom by joining the @fsf! Help them reach 200 new members by July 19 and protect software freedom worldwide. Freedom isn't free, but it's worth fighting for, and every new member strengthens the cause! Change starts with you: Grow the community that grows your rights: https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

Love learning and sharing knowledge? The @fsf is your crowd! Come celebrate software freedom and help the movement grow stronger by becoming a member. They're counting on you to help reach 200 members by July 19! Join a community that cares and advoates for free software. Together, we're stronger! https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

Urgent: The @fsf needs 200 new members by July 19. Believe in a free digital future? So does the FSF! Stand up for the rights of the users and join them- Your membership helps advance the cause of free software! Join in and be a part of the global movement for software freedom - Your support is crucial! https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

Meanwhile, in an alternate reality, proprietary software doesn't exist! Imagine a world where all software everywhere is free. It may seem like a utopia, but it's what we strive for in this reality every day. You can help by joining the @fsf and supporting their goal of 200 new or renewing members by July 19: https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

Dreaming of a world where #software respects your freedom? Help make it a reality: Be the change and support software freedom worldwide - Help the @fsf reach 200 new members by July 19 and support #FreeSoftware for all. Your membership powers the fight for #FreeSoftware, so your support matters! Become a member and join the free software movement. https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

Exciting news from the @fsf: They've added 3 new, highly qualified board members! https://www.fsf.org/news/fsf-adds-3-highly-qualified-board-members This is a huge step forward in the mission for software freedom. With these new additions, the FSF is even stronger in the fight to ensure that everyone can control their computing and enjoy the four essential freedoms. Let's celebrate this and continue to support the FSF in making the world a better place for the users of software. #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

Here's a humorous and light-hearted "Dear John" letter that someone might have written as they broke up with proprietary software: https://jxself.org/dear-john.shtml

And to all of you still stuck in relationships with proprietary software, I urge you to do the same. Free yourselves from the shackles of oppression and embrace the freedom of free software.

Finally, don't forget: The @fsf fundraiser is happening: https://www.fsf.org/appeal. #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember

The @fsf urgently needs your support to keep fighting the good fight for #software that respects our #freedom. Imagine a world where your software listens to you instead of someone else - that's the world the #FSF is trying to make. Do you believe that software should be controlled by those who use it, and not the other way around? Help make it a reality! https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU #Linux

https://jxself.org/uplifts-us-all.shtml If you believe in a world where users have control and software should be a tool of liberation, not subjugation and exploitation, now is the time to act by joining the @fsf. Together, we can make a difference and build a future where software truly serves the people. The future of free software starts with you. Are you ready to join the movement and shape the future? https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

Free software gives users the freedom to control their computing. Support this cause by joining @fsf! Their goal: 200 new members by July 19. Join in and connect with a global network of activists, enthusiasts, and experts all committed to software freedom. Your support is crucial - be a part of the movement that fights for your rights, and make a difference! Your voice matters! https://www.fsf.org/appeal #BecomeAnFSFAssociateMember #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FSF #GNU

As software becomes increasingly pervasive in our lives, the question of who controls that software becomes a question of who controls us. Let's advocate for #FreeSoftware so we can take back control. https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html #FSF #GNU #SoftwareFreedom @fsf @rms

A court victory in SFC v. Vizio would be a win for software freedom! Support the @fsf and their tireless defense of free software! https://www.fsf.org/ #GPL #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom @rms

Proprietary software promises convenience, but guess what? So does a fancy prison cell where everything's so close and convenient. Free software, on the other hand, promises you control. Be the master of your computer, not a prisoner in the tech-industrial complex.https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-even-more-important.html #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom @fsf @rms

Have you ever used an operating system that respects your freedom, a system you can change as you wish? You will. And the movement that will bring it to you: free software. https://www.fsf.org/about #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom @fsf @rms