[Aspie96]

> but when things are this completely broken I think anything goes

Why? If something doesn't help in any way, it shouldn't "go".

Putin's invasion of Urkaine doesn't justify doing other bad things, just because those bad things aren't quite as evil.

Something can be wrong without it beying literally invading another country. Putting malware in software is an example of that.

> but often times the vibe of that one poem holds true, doesn't effect me so I don't care.

The issue is not "not caring". The issue is weighting advantages and disadvantages and be responsible in one's actions.

Politics in tech should be rejected at least in all cases in which it doesn't lead to any advantage. The existence of worse things is irrelevant.

[thot_experiment]

> Putin's invasion of Urkaine doesn't justify doing other bad things

Yes it absolutely does. Killing is bad, killing invaders in defense of your country is justified. Collapsing Russia's economy is bad, but in light of Putin's actions it's justified. Putting malware in your packages is an extension of that concept.

It's unclear to me whether putting malware in your packages is effective, but it's certainly worth trying, and I absolutely can't condemn someone for that. If you wield power you are responsible for it's effects, and to some lesser extent you are responsible for the effects of your inaction.