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[–] DessertStorms@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Except the fact that he still exists as a billionaire means that others are suffering (if not directly under his exploitation then due to lack of resources, which he plays a part in hoarding).

There is no such thing as a good billionaire, even if one seems "happy" to you. Never defend them.

[–] NotSteve_@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm pretty sure he's not a billionaire. Last time I checked his networth was just in the millions

Edit: just checked he has a net worth of 50m and makes 1.5m a year: https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/linus-torvalds-net-worth/

[–] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago

wtf are you talking about? Torvalds is in no way a billionaire, and he literally makes open source software under the GPL, which by definition can't be hoarded

[–] LeylaaLovee@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

Assuming Torvalds is a billionaire lol