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The original was posted on /r/fossdroid by /u/KatieTSO on 2024-07-06 03:26:58+00:00.

Hi r/fossdroid!

After reviewing community opinions and comments, I believe the best solution to the Google Play question is a compromise. Google Play can help spread FOSS applications, however, it is not the preferred method. Because of Google trackers involved with Google Play, it is far from private and secure. Google Play is also neither free or open source. It is not in the spirit of the sub to freely allow Play links.

Because of the careful balance of these interests, I believe a compromise is in order. From now on, Google Play links will be allowed. However, they must be accompanied by links to a free method of distribution, such as F-Droid or GitHub. Further, any non-FOSS app links will be removed.

Failure to comply with this new rule will result in your post or comment being removed. Repeated infractions over a period of time may result in further action, depending on severity.

While it pains me to restrict the community, I feel this is in the best interest of our community and of promoting FOSS software.

This has been added as Rule 12. Rule 10 was modified to only relate to suspicious links.