From 9b28e0947f877e78c2b05ebf4bca20ea8221ad6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Farough Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:44:58 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] revised theme text --- 2021/includes/home-content.html | 31 +++++-------------------------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/2021/includes/home-content.html b/2021/includes/home-content.html index 5bffc956..1dac567a 100644 --- a/2021/includes/home-content.html +++ b/2021/includes/home-content.html @@ -1,26 +1,5 @@ -

LibrePlanet is the annual conference hosted by the Free Software -Foundation. LibrePlanet provides an opportunity for -community activists, domain experts, and people seeking solutions for -themselves to come together in order to discuss current issues in -technology and ethics.

-

Over our thirty-five years of campaigning for freedom, the Free -Software Foundation has seen no end to the number of people directly -inspired to make a change for themselves and for their community by -free software. By its very nature, free software empowers individuals -and groups to take control of their own digital lives, and participate -in a global community based on sharing and collaboration.

-

In these past months, when the novel coronavirus brought new threats -to computer user freedom, we have been inspired to see people take -freedom into their own hands and work for change in their communities. -Inspired by free software's message of individual freedom and true -digital rights, computer users are empowering themselves to move away -from proprietary tools that allow corporate control and government -surveillance, towards a future that puts the needs of their community -above the profit margin of a monopoly. We're inviting everyone to come -share their experiences in the free software community, and together, -learn how each of us can help in user initiatives working for freedom.

-

In response to the global coronavirus, LibrePlanet 2020 brought an -engaging video conference to virtual attendees around the world using -exclusively free software. Although free software has had its share of -challenges in the last year, LibrePlanet 2021 will deliver the message -at the core of free software: empowering users.

\ No newline at end of file +

LibrePlanet is the annual conference hosted by the Free Software Foundation. LibrePlanet provides an opportunity for community activists, domain experts, and people seeking solutions for themselves to come together in order to discuss current issues in technology and ethics. The theme for LibrePlanet 2021 is empowering users.

+

Over our thirty-five years of campaigning for freedom, the Free Software Foundation has seen countless people begin using free “as in freedom” software to affect meaningful change in their communities. When users have the freedom to study, change, share, and contribute to the software that they depend on, they are empowered to take charge of their own digital lives.

+

In the face of the novel coronavirus, we have been inspired by people in the free software movement banding together to show how technology can make us safer and keep us connected without compromising our freedoms. Our own work has been motivated by seeing people help others move away from proprietary tools that embrace corporate control and government bulk surveillance, towards a future that empowers them and their communities rather than the harmful business models of monopolistic proprietary software companies.

+

We’re inviting everyone to come listen to others share examples of how and why they’ve done this, and to share their own ideas for advancing the movement. Please join us, and have your voice heard during these vital conversations on free software’s role in empowering users.

+

We will be staying on top of current information to determine whether LibrePlanet 2021 can be held safely in person, or if we will instead convene online. Either way, LibrePlanet 2021 will continue our long history of being a leading conference on the importance of free software for technology and social justice.

-- 2.25.1