I found lemmy through Reddit like a lot of the people who’ve recently joined.
I want to use this platform because I value data sovereignty and level-headed moderation.
My personal focus and passion that’s been ever growing is that of using services outside of the US as much as possible - especially promoting Canadian services at home, but also some EU services too.
But then I had a conflict of interest. I started viewing my own business as something which could apply to lemmy.ca, essentially intertwining personal and work life.
I figured, my business aligned with the values of many here. But the more I think of it, the more I question whether this was the right thing to do.
I admire that Fedecan is a Canadian not-for-profit. I admire the Canadian spirit I see in many communities. I thought I could use my business in conjunction with goals of other growing businesses. But now the moral dilemma is creeping up - is this the right place to do it?
I want to use Fedecan personally either way. But maybe it’s best to start over with a purely personal account.
I never meant to take advantage of my fellow Canadians. But I’m starting to think the information stored on a non-profit should be free, and free of business interests.
Can I just get some closure from community members before I decide to change accounts? I’d like to hear your thoughts.
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