Citfta "I think the problem here is the entitlement mentality that has somehow become a part of our modern society."
That’s a strong accusation to throw at someone for asking a question. If seeking transparency from developers about potential ideological affiliations or software choices is "entitlement," then I think we’ve lost sight of what open discourse actually looks like.
"I am 79 years old and I don't understand why some people think that everyone else should bend to their way of thinking."
Respectfully, I’m not asking anyone to bend to anything. I'm trying to gather information so I can make informed choices for myself. That’s the opposite of forcing change—it's about personal agency.
"I don't use Firefox. Yet every distro I have tried over the past 5 years since I started with Linux has come with Firefox. I never even considered suggesting the devs should drop Firefox. I just installed what I wanted and let it go at that."
And that’s your prerogative. But if some of us see ideological or political signaling in the software choices (such as the default browser), then it's fair game to ask questions about whether that signaling is intentional or incidental. That’s how freedom of choice works—open inquiry is essential to it.
"Saying the devs should drop Firefox or any other app because I personally don't like it would be like saying I don't like Fords so everyone should buy a Chevrolet."
That’s not an accurate analogy. I didn’t demand Firefox be dropped. I asked whether its default status implies a political leaning by the project, and whether Solus intends to continue with that default. That’s not a command—it’s a question about philosophy and intent.
"As someone else has said, that whole idea goes against the concept of FOSS."
FOSS thrives on transparency and community engagement. Asking questions about default choices and the potential implications is participating in FOSS—not working against it.
