[cfarm-users] Compile Farm acceptable usage

[Luke Dashjr]

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