*The University of Costumed Heroes* is an animated video telling the story of a group of heroes falling prey to the powers of proprietary software in education. The university board acquires cutting-edge remote learning software that enables them to continue their operations online, but -- [SPOILER ALERT] -- it may sow the seeds of their downfall.
This video is [the second][1] in a series of animated videos created by the Free Software Foundation (FSF), and this one is themed around our campaign against the use of proprietary [remote education software][2].
We must reverse the trend of forsaking young people's freedom, which [has been accelerating][3] as corporations try to capitalize on the need to establish new remote education practices. Free software not only protects the freedoms of your child or grandchild by allowing people to study the source code for any malicious functionalities, it also communicates important values like autonomy, sharing, social responsibility, and collaboration.
To help protect students' freedoms, please show your support for free software in education and this video by [promoting it][4] using the \#UserFreedom hashtag.
* **Share a [pre-populated message][4] on your favorite microblog.** * **Here's a short URL you can use: ** * **Feel free to use [these images][5]**
On this last day of our summer fundraiser, we celebrate having reached our goal of [200 new members][6] with days to go! We are so thankful for the massive vote of confidence in this challenging time, and we thank you for your commitment from the bottom of our hearts.
Your activism has helped build this momentum, and now is a great time to keep it going. If you enjoy this video, consider [becoming an FSF associate member][11] to help us create more videos like this to support our campaigns and to spread free software awareness. Membership comes with plenty of [benefits][12], including our newest member perk: access to our [Jitsi Meet videoconferencing server][13]. [11]: https://my.fsf.org/join?pk_campaign=frspring2020&pk_source=fsfheroes [12]: https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits [13]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/fsf-gives-freedom-respecting-videoconferencing-to-all-associate-members
Thank you for everything you do to help this cause.
Sincerely,
The Free Software Foundation Zoë, Andrew, Craig, Dana, Dawn, Donald, Greg, Ian, Jeanne, John H., John S., Matt, Michael, and Ruben
Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation [drafts and the how-to explanation][22] can be found on our wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email and we will make it available on the Web site.
--- # Video credits: ** *The University of Costumed Heroes* by the Free Software Foundation** **LENGTH**: 02:33 **PRODUCER & DIRECTOR**: Brad Burkhart **ANIMATOR**: Zygis Luksas **STORY**: Douglas J. Eboch
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The University of Costumed Heroes is an animated video telling the story of a group of heroes falling prey to the powers of proprietary software in education. The university board acquires cutting-edge remote learning software that enables them to continue their operations online, but -- [SPOILER ALERT] -- it may sow the seeds of their downfall.
This video is the second in a series of animated videos created by the Free Software Foundation (FSF), and this one is themed around our campaign against the use of proprietary remote education software.
We must reverse the trend of forsaking young people's freedom, which has been accelerating as corporations try to capitalize on the need to establish new remote education practices. Free software not only protects the freedoms of your child or grandchild by allowing people to study the source code for any malicious functionalities, it also communicates important values like autonomy, sharing, social responsibility, and collaboration.
To help protect students' freedoms, please show your support for free software in education and this video by promoting it using the #UserFreedom hashtag.
On this last day of our summer fundraiser, we celebrate having reached our goal of 200 new members with days to go! We are so thankful for the massive vote of confidence in this challenging time, and we thank you for your commitment from the bottom of our hearts.
Your activism has helped build this momentum, and now is a great time to keep it going. If you enjoy this video, consider becoming an FSF associate member to help us create more videos like this to support our campaigns and to spread free software awareness. Membership comes with plenty of benefits, including our newest member perk: access to our Jitsi Meet videoconferencing server.
Thank you for everything you do to help this cause.
Sincerely,
The Free Software Foundation
Zoë, Andrew, Craig, Dana, Dawn, Donald, Greg, Ian, Jeanne, John H., John S., Matt, Michael, and Ruben
Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation drafts and the how-to explanation can be found on our wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email campaigns@fsf.org and we will make it available on the Web site.
*The University of Costumed Heroes* is an animated video telling the story of a group of heroes falling prey to the powers of proprietary software in education. The university board acquires cutting-edge remote learning software that enables them to continue their operations online, but -- [SPOILER ALERT] -- it may sow the seeds of their downfall.
This video is [the second][1] in a series of animated videos created by the Free Software Foundation (FSF), and this one is themed around our campaign against the use of proprietary [remote education software][2].
We must reverse the trend of forsaking young people's freedom, which [has been accelerating][3] as corporations try to capitalize on the need to establish new remote education practices. Free software not only protects the freedoms of your child or grandchild by allowing people to study the source code for any malicious functionalities, it also communicates important values like autonomy, sharing, social responsibility, and collaboration.
To help protect students' freedoms, please show your support for free software in education and this video by [promoting it][4] using the \#UserFreedom hashtag.
* **Share a [pre-populated message][4] on your favorite microblog.** * **Here's a short URL you can use: ** * **Feel free to use [these images][5]**
On this last day of our summer fundraiser, we celebrate having reached our goal of [200 new members][6] with days to go! We are so thankful for the massive vote of confidence in this challenging time, and we thank you for your commitment from the bottom of our hearts.
Your activism has helped build this momentum, and now is a great time to keep it going. If you enjoy this video, consider [becoming an FSF associate member][11] to help us create more videos like this to support our campaigns and to spread free software awareness. Membership comes with plenty of [benefits][12], including our newest member perk: access to our [Jitsi Meet videoconferencing server][13]. [11]: https://my.fsf.org/join?pk_campaign=frspring2020&pk_source=fsfheroes [12]: https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits [13]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/fsf-gives-freedom-respecting-videoconferencing-to-all-associate-members
Thank you for everything you do to help this cause.
Sincerely,
The Free Software Foundation Zoë, Andrew, Craig, Dana, Dawn, Donald, Greg, Ian, Jeanne, John H., John S., Matt, Michael, and Ruben
Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation [drafts and the how-to explanation][22] can be found on our wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email and we will make it available on the Web site.
--- # Video credits: ** *The University of Costumed Heroes* by the Free Software Foundation** **LENGTH**: 02:33 **PRODUCER & DIRECTOR**: Brad Burkhart **ANIMATOR**: Zygis Luksas **STORY**: Douglas J. Eboch
-- * Follow us on Mastodon at , GNU social at , Diaspora at , and on Twitter at . * Read about why we use Twitter, but only with caveats at . * Subscribe to our RSS feeds at . * Join us as an associate member at . * Read our Privacy Policy at .
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The University of Costumed Heroes is an animated video telling the story of a group of heroes falling prey to the powers of proprietary software in education. The university board acquires cutting-edge remote learning software that enables them to continue their operations online, but -- [SPOILER ALERT] -- it may sow the seeds of their downfall.
This video is the second in a series of animated videos created by the Free Software Foundation (FSF), and this one is themed around our campaign against the use of proprietary remote education software.
We must reverse the trend of forsaking young people's freedom, which has been accelerating as corporations try to capitalize on the need to establish new remote education practices. Free software not only protects the freedoms of your child or grandchild by allowing people to study the source code for any malicious functionalities, it also communicates important values like autonomy, sharing, social responsibility, and collaboration.
To help protect students' freedoms, please show your support for free software in education and this video by promoting it using the #UserFreedom hashtag.
On this last day of our summer fundraiser, we celebrate having reached our goal of 200 new members with days to go! We are so thankful for the massive vote of confidence in this challenging time, and we thank you for your commitment from the bottom of our hearts.
Your activism has helped build this momentum, and now is a great time to keep it going. If you enjoy this video, consider becoming an FSF associate member to help us create more videos like this to support our campaigns and to spread free software awareness. Membership comes with plenty of benefits, including our newest member perk: access to our Jitsi Meet videoconferencing server.
Thank you for everything you do to help this cause.
Sincerely,
The Free Software Foundation
Zoë, Andrew, Craig, Dana, Dawn, Donald, Greg, Ian, Jeanne, John H., John S., Matt, Michael, and Ruben
Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation drafts and the how-to explanation can be found on our wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email campaigns@fsf.org and we will make it available on the Web site.
