Maybe this is a pet peeve but it’s a vpn tool that forces you to log in with an “identity provider”. Yeah, no thanks.
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lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Tailscale never sat right with me. The convenience was nice, but - like other VC-funded projects - it followed that ever-familiar pattern of popping up out of nowhere and gaining massive popularity seemingly overnight. 🚩🚩🚩
I can’t say I’m surprised by any of this.
potustheplant@feddit.nl 2 months ago
iggy@lemmy.world 2 months ago
That’s a basic requirement for almost any company. If you’re into hard coding credentials just use wireguard directly.
potustheplant@feddit.nl 2 months ago
There are tons and tons of websites where you can create an account with just your email. I wouldn’t expect a third party account to be mandatory. Specially from a product like this one.
Vanilla_PuddinFudge@infosec.pub 2 months ago
I think there’s room in the world for a selfhosted, foss version of their software, even if a little simplified.
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Would you rather a difficult and hard to use program?
Easy to use means people will want to adopt it, and that’s what VC companies want. Nobody wants to pay millions of dollars to make a program that nobody wants to use.
lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
My problem isn’t directly with the program - my problem lies with VC funding in general. Because they will come back for their money, and the project will inevitably enshittify and shove out enthusiasts.
DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 2 months ago
I’m just a rat who got pied pipered AGAIN
mobotsar@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
If it means no VC, yes, without a doubt. That’s kind of the point.