I would like to offer as a counterpoint that everything is political. Tech is no exception. Tech is a tool, a tool comes with a specific affordance and an affordance suggests to the wielder a certain worldview. To wilfully ignore the social and political impact of one's work does not protect it from the world's turmoil.
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How is a text editor political?
Whats the position of vim?
It's. A. Text. Editor.
Are you referring to any political views its author might've had? 'Cos all i could find is some charity stuff.
No, I was agreeing with you, just adding another example