Re: Links to javascript-based websites from orgmode.org: Paypal and Github

[Richard Stallman]

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  > > Is it possible to make a donation through Liberapay without running
  > > any nonfree software?  Including nonfree Javascript software send
  > > by the site itself?
  > >
  > > And is it possible for the intended recipients to receive the money
  > > without running nonfree software including JS?
  > >
  > > If the answers are yes and yes, maybe that system is ethical and good.
  > > Otherwise, it is not a solution, only a different variation of the 
problem.

  > AFAIU, no and no. See
  > 
https://list.orgmode.org/CAFm0skG_-80iQ-TO-hduvVt_GHQWosOHBeHJ61dyA=wNg8vc_w@mail.gmail.com/T/#m322d74a1efb4e3773ae2df7b6bda4505c4b5fa15

This is disappointing but not surprising,

GNU packages should not steer people towards running nonfree software.
As a consequence, they should not suggest people donate using payment services
that _require_ the donor to run a nonfree program.


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