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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/TheyCallMeAriya on 2026-01-30 00:26:24+00:00.
I’m writing this from Iran, and I felt I had to reach out and say thank you to the entire open-source community, especially the teams behind Delta Chat and Matrix/Element. As many of you might know, we face frequent and severe internet shutdowns and heavy censorship here. But it’s much more than just a lack of access to social media. Iran is going through incredibly dark and painful times; people are being suppressed, and many have lost their lives in the streets. In these moments of total blackout, when the authorities try to leave us in silence and isolation, decentralized and FOSS tools become our only lifeline. I want you to be aware of the real-world impact of your work: your code is literally saving lives here. When the internet is cut and people are wounded or in danger, we use these tools to coordinate emergency medical help and stay connected. These aren’t just “cool apps” for us; they are the infrastructure for survival in a place where “being okay” is a distant memory. The fact that these tools are open-source and respect privacy gives us a sense of security that proprietary software never could. You might be coding in a peaceful environment, but your work is a beacon of hope in the most difficult and bloodiest corners of the world. To every developer, contributor, and bug-reporter in the FOSS community: Thank you. Your commitment to digital freedom is helping a nation fight for its breath. Keep up the amazing work. It matters more than you can ever imagine.
note : AI translated