Nonograph: A free, open-source stand against the enshittification of tech
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Anonymous
Warm and crisp on the edges. A bagel with a bit of bite.
Summary
The article discusses the release of Nonograph, a free and open-source website software that cost $600 to develop (mostly for security reviews). The author critiques the trend of "enshittification" in tech—where websites, apps, and services degrade through subscription models, forced AI features, and venture capitalist-driven design choices that prioritize profit over user experience and passion.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThis website which you're on right now is free (as in beer), free (as in freedom), open source software called Nonograph.
I've witnessed the enshittification of otherwise amazing websites, apps, and services due to subscriptions, forced AI features, and things designed to attract venture capitalists, not passionate people.
What used to be included in the base price is now its own feature package that costs $9.99. Oh wait now it's $11.99.
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