A/I shuts down
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The Autistici/Inventati collective is shutting down after being designated a global terrorist organization.
The Autistici/Inventati collective (A/I) announced it is shutting down and will discontinue all services. The collective had maintained a free, privacy-friendly, and politically committed infrastructure for 25 years. It shut down because it discovered it had been designated a global terrorist organization and feared that continuing to operate would endanger its users and communities. The collective states it does not hold heroic gestures in high esteem and will demand no sacrifices. It will soon send instructions for data backup.
What commenters are saying
Commenters express anger and frustration, with many criticizing the US government and its role in global affairs. A top comment designates the US government an international terrorist organization. Some defend the US, citing opportunities for immigrants. Others argue the US engages in terrorism abroad. Commenters discuss the need for Europe and China to decouple from the US banking system to avoid control. Some suggest resistance must go underground and offline, noting that public internet infrastructure is no longer a safe medium for subversion.