Xfce dev sponsored by Xfce project to create a Wayland compositor admits to heavily using Claude LLM for development, dismisses ethical concerns (www.spurint.org)

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/64896415

For additional context, here's Brian's previous blog post about the first preview release of Xfwl4, where he describes his history with Xfce and the sponsorship.

https://www.spurint.org/journal/2026/06/xfwl4s-first-preview-release

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[-] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 hour ago

All of us can try to take steps to reduce our fossil fuel use, either by trying to drive less, using public transport if available, or using an e-bike if viable. Individually the contribution is small, but collectively it can add up to help reduce demand, thus reducing the financial incentive to invest in oil or drill for more.

[-] sicktriple@programming.dev -5 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Of course we can, but that's not how history works. People do what they will do based on their conditioning and material conditions. Of course not always, but enough where we can derive conclusions. Shaming and finger wagging isn't going to fix this problem. If you think one sliver of the population of Earth gives one single solitary fuck about reducing their carbon footprint, I have a bridge to sell you.

Look, I respect you and your take, I'm not trying to be an asshole. I just genuinely don't think your approach is a viable method of achieving what you're saying.