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>is there no company on earth, such that you wouldn't want them advertising on your forum?

Do they spread hate? Have they cast harm on members of the forum? Otherwise, I don't see the issue. Unless this is a blanket ban on defend contractors.

If it isn't, I simply see it as hypocritical. Especially since all the big FAANGs also all operate with the military in some capacity.




basically you're asking "did they hurt those people specifically? (never mind if they hurt other people)"

this is morally very shortsighted and selective and is in opposition to most people's value systems.


Anduril, as I recall, staunchly supports the current administration, which is vehemently anti-trans. (Also, Trump has nominated an Anduril executive to the role of Army Under Secretary in his administration.) If NixOS has prominent trans developers, that might be one reason to do it.


Ahh, perfect. That's exactly the context I needed to piece this together. Thanks so much. I wans't aware of any of those factor.




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