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Beta versions of official Mastodon apps for Patreon members only. What are your thoughts on this approach? (mastodon.social)
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[–] adrianmalacoda@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Assuming the app is Libre, they are under no obligation to publish binaries or source code to the public - only to their own users (i.e. patrons). However, those patrons have the freedom to modify and distribute the app themselves.