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#AynRand’s original introduction to The Virtue of Selfishness is now online--and it directly contradicts most of the claims people make about her #ethics.
If your picture of Rand comes from social media threads, YouTube rants, or second-hand “hot takes,” this is the text that breaks the spell.
Let’s clear out the biggest straw men right away:
❌ “Rand said selfishness means hurting people.”
No. She argues that rational self‑interest forbids coercion, exploitation, and parasitism. Predators aren’t “selfish”—they’re short‑range, self‑destructive, and irrational.
❌ “It’s just an excuse to do whatever you want.”
She draws a hard boundary between whim and #reason. Her ethics demands long‑range thinking, integrity, and principled action — the opposite of impulse.
❌ “#Objectivism celebrates cruelty.”
The introduction explicitly rejects cruelty as irrational. Benevolence is not only compatible with #egoism—it’s a natural expression of a rational, confident person.
❌ “Rand denies moral principles.”
She denies sacrifice as a moral ideal. She does not deny #morality. She argues for a code rooted in reality, reason, and the requirements of human life.
If you want to understand the argument instead of the mythology, read the primary source--it’s short, sharp, and surprisingly accessible.
Read more for context on the full book, editions, and themes.
#philosophy #individualism #reading #nonfiction #ideas #bookstodon
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Hello NSFW posters
I've been thinking about setting up a Fediverse instance dedicated exclusively to NSFW content (similar in spirit to kinkycats.org, but NSFW-only) or fedinsfw.app who are an evil PieFed. A key question is which platform the instance should run on. I want to avoid platforms that harm other instances by spamming or rewriting tags/links to point back to their own sites. Users choose their instance intentionally, and we should respect that choice.
Platforms to exclude (examples of problematic behavior):
- Lemmy
- PieFed
- Mastodon
- PixelFed
- loforo
Preferred platforms (candidates):
- Misskey
- Sharkey (a Misskey fork)
- Akkoma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Pleroma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Other options to evaluate
Server rules and governance:
- Create a clear Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and privacy policy.
- Decide whether bots are allowed or if only human-moderated accounts can post.
- Admins and moderators:
- Two admins total; one admin has veto power. The main admin is the person who leases the server and owns the domain (the legal responsible party).
- Three or four moderators.
- Election process for admin(s) and moderators:
- Democratic selection weighted by contribution:
- Sponsors: 2 votes each
- Top contributors (best posters, most likes/boosts): 1.5 votes each
- Everyone else: 1 vote each
Next steps and open questions:
- Finalize platform choice based on moderation tools, federation behavior, and resource needs.
- Draft the AUP, privacy policy, and moderation guidelines.
- Define technical requirements (server specs, backups, moderation tools).
- Clarify whether automated accounts (bots) are permitted and under what rules.
This is a summary of the ideas I’m currently considering.
Please share feedback and questions, we welcome comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism. Help spread the word to others who might be interested. Direct messages (DMs/PMs) are also welcome if you prefer to contact us privately.
#fediverse #newinstance #brainstorm #ideas #spreadtheword #sharingiscaring
I've been thinking about setting up a Fediverse instance dedicated exclusively to NSFW content (similar in spirit to kinkycats.org, but NSFW-only) or fedinsfw.app who are an evil PieFed. A key question is which platform the instance should run on. I want to avoid platforms that harm other instances by spamming or rewriting tags/links to point back to their own sites. Users choose their instance intentionally, and we should respect that choice.
Platforms to exclude (examples of problematic behavior):
- Lemmy
- PieFed
- Mastodon
- PixelFed
- loforo
Preferred platforms (candidates):
- Misskey
- Sharkey (a Misskey fork)
- Akkoma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Pleroma (may be heavy on older systems)
- Other options to evaluate
Server rules and governance:
- Create a clear Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and privacy policy.
- Decide whether bots are allowed or if only human-moderated accounts can post.
- Admins and moderators:
- Two admins total; one admin has veto power. The main admin is the person who leases the server and owns the domain (the legal responsible party).
- Three or four moderators.
- Election process for admin(s) and moderators:
- Democratic selection weighted by contribution:
- Sponsors: 2 votes each
- Top contributors (best posters, most likes/boosts): 1.5 votes each
- Everyone else: 1 vote each
Next steps and open questions:
- Finalize platform choice based on moderation tools, federation behavior, and resource needs.
- Draft the AUP, privacy policy, and moderation guidelines.
- Define technical requirements (server specs, backups, moderation tools).
- Clarify whether automated accounts (bots) are permitted and under what rules.
This is a summary of the ideas I’m currently considering.
Please share feedback and questions, we welcome comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism. Help spread the word to others who might be interested. Direct messages (DMs/PMs) are also welcome if you prefer to contact us privately.
#fediverse #newinstance #brainstorm #ideas #spreadtheword #sharingiscaring
"Automaton" turns 5 this year! The first ever GROUND:FAULT:INTERRUPT track.
Started with an idea & plaving around
with a bass plugin. I liked the way the
chords sounded. I had no understanding how much more technical knowledqe I'd gain over the next 5 vears or how little I knew at the time. But one thing remains the same, all my tracks begin with an idea.
Thanks for joining me on this journey, and here's to many more tracks to come. ✌️😎🎧
#techno #minimal #diy #ideas