Hey folks! I’m completely new to Lemmy and still figuring out how everything works around here… But I’d love to share a project I’ve been building.
It’s called VOID (Versatile Open-source Infrastructure for Developers) - an open-source, local-first second-brain (note taking app but more powerful) application that combines the flexibility of Obsidian with the powerful organization of Notion.
Unlike many other tools, VOID is not just another note-taking app. It’s built with the idea of being a true second brain that you fully control. No vendor lock-in, no hidden cloud, no feature walls. Everything is open-source, customizable, and designed to adapt to your workflow instead of forcing you into someone else’s.
I’m currently building it with Rust, Tauri v2 and Vue.js. For certain plugins and configs, it also supports SurrealDB as a database.
check it out on my GitHub
@Transhumanist Depends. Do you stand with Ukraine? https://github.com/vshymanskyy/StandWithUkraine/
I prefer to stay apolitical. VOID is an open-source project meant for everyone.
@Transhumanist Funny how all silent supporters of genocide “prefer to stay apolitical”. So yes, this is a problem.
You know, I don’t necessarily disagree with you, but it’s funny how you don’t see these reactions to American open-source projects, despite the US government’s explicit support for the genocide in Gaza. Why do you think that is?
I don’t think that’s the case.
In what regard? Are you saying you do see American FOSS projects held to the same standard as Russian (and Chinese) ones?
Absolutely. See black lives matter and the Israeli genocide
I don’t get the point you’re making?
@princessnorah I see plenty Americans daily loudly voicing their support for Gaza and their disgust about the regime which makes this genocide. But russians? Never. They “prefer to stay apolitical” like this fucker here. Again - think about what putin wants. He is jailing people for holding a plain white paper - because silence is what he wants, and fucking “ordinary russians” and their apologists are happily delivering. SAY SOMETHING! That’s the whole poit.
I don’t think there’s a law in the US that criminalizes pacifism [yet] (with actual prison time as punishment)
It’s easy to blame russians for not resisting the war when you don’t have the prospect of spending 7 years in a russian prison
@balsoft Freedom from oppressive government doesn’t come easy, I know. It’s also not “legal”. Can’t be done without sacrifice. It’s the only way.
This is about as useful as suggesting to an average USian/brit/german that they violently overthrow their oppressive governments and install socialism.
@balsoft Another whataboutism? Look, we can go hand in hand spit on Trump’s and Netanyahu’s grave, but this thread started by a russian wondering what’s wrong. Silence does not fix things. That’s definitely a useful reminder. More useful than whatever you are doing.
> Here’s what I found: Once fascists win power democratically, they have never been removed democratically. Not once. Ever.
https://medium.com/@carmitage/i-researched-every-attempt-to-stop-fascism-in-history-the-success-rate-is-0-a665e2e048a2
There is a complex sociopolitical history as to why it’s likely Russians aren’t as vocal about these sorts of things. So no, I don’t think it’s as simple as calling out any Russian that does anything ever, and deciding to give every USian the benefit of the doubt.
As well, I’d like to point out that being vocal on the internet is not the same as making a material difference in the real world.
There’s also a very simple reason: Russian Criminal Code article 280.3, which criminalizes pacifism with up to 7 years’ imprisonment.
@princessnorah Nothing complicated about that. 600 children killed by russian bombs, over 19000 abducted. In the name of all russians and all russians are contributing to it by paying taxes. Think about it - if you stay silent, who benefits?
I could pull out statistics about the war in Gaza and how USian citizens are funding that with their taxes too. But that belies my point, why are American open-source projects given a free pass?
I’m not trying to excuse Russia by any count, but I think the current situation there is a look at what the US could become in twenty years if Trump and his successors are able to topple the democratic processes that they are trying too. I doubt there will be as many voices of dissent once many of them are jailed, exiled or murdered.
@princessnorah
> I do try and materially make an impact on my country’s policies towards the genocide that’s occurring. I’m a member and participate with a pro-Palestinian political party, and I’ll be going to a protest this very weekend. I can also admit that I am complicit regardless though. Which is something I don’t see often from pro-Palestinian USians.
See this right here, that’s what I want to hear from any “I’m russian, is that a problem” guy. That would be ok.
@princessnorah And that’s why speaking up now is so important. So much that anyone NOT speaking up, is part of the problem. Silence won’t solve this.
The genocide perpetrated by Israel and the West? Is that the genocide you’re silent about?
@3abas I’m definitely not silent about that, are you? Fuck your whataboutism. Another typical russian thing.
Please don’t force people to take a stand because 1. he’s Russian and what he say may have repercussions for him, 2. this is not the place for discourse like this; and even if it was, I think it’s important to prioritize persuasion rather than accusation, and 3. He’s just trying to share something he’s enthusiastic about. Just let the guy share and maybe redirect the anger to more vocal supporters
I get that some people may see it differently. Still, my goal here is simply to share a tool I’m building.