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- The author expresses frustration that indie and open web proponents are returning to X, contradicting the political nature of the open web.
- Mozilla's return to X is criticized as ignoring the political reality of billionaire-owned platforms and a fascist administration.
- The open web is essential for marginalized communities to organize and speak freely, free from corporate and capitalist censorship.
- Privileged individuals, especially cis white men, should use opposition as a tool of allyship to support marginalized people.
- The author rejects Manton Reece's claim that opposition is not a principle, arguing that it is a necessary part of change.
- Corporations and the rich are the only ones who worry about political winds shifting, as they seek to maintain the status quo.
- True principles do not change with political leadership; what is right is right regardless of who is in power.
- Allyship must center on taking a stand for marginalized people, not just defending one's own beliefs.