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OpenFatigue™, Open is the new closed
Open platforms leave users exhausted by endless 'open' claims.
In brief
Open platforms leave users exhausted by endless 'open' claims. Open platforms cause fatigue through overuse of 'open' without real openness. Originally reported by Openfatigue.
OpenFatigue™
Open platforms leave users exhausted by endless 'open' claims.
“Open is the new open closed”
Open is the new closed
The word has been opened so many times it no longer closes.
“Open this. Open that. The word has been opened so many times it no longer closes”
Trusted by companies
OpenAI, OpenTable, Opendoor, Open WebUI, OpenChamber, OpenClaw, Open Weights trust OpenFatigue™.
“Trusted by companies who are also Open™”
Open-ish Licensing
Our license is open for anyone to read but requires legal agreements for use.
“Our license is open for anyone to read. Using, modifying, or distributing the software is a separate conversation with Legal”
Weights Available
Download model weights after agreeing to a 41-page acceptable use policy.
“Download our model weights after agreeing to a : 41-page acceptable use policy, a monthly-active-user cap, and a vibe check”
Source Visible
Publish high-resolution source code screenshot every quarter.
“We publish a high-resolution screenshot of our source code every quarter. Pull requests may be submitted by fax”
Community Edition
Built by one maintainer on sabbatical with enterprise features.
“Built by a vibrant community of one (1) maintainer, currently on sabbatical. Enterprise Edition includes the other features”
Open Door Policy
Our door is open but badge access requires closed-source entry.
“Our door is always open. The building is badge-access only. The badge reader is closed source”
The headline
Open platforms cause fatigue through overuse of 'open' without real openness.
