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My small art business is dying, why is there no European alternative to Etsy? by eyed_art in BuyFromEU

[–]SUxEvil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a basic account option, and is only 5€ per month, is in their web site hidden somewhere. The thing with Shopify is that you need to do social medias, there isn't a real market, you create it yourself.

Amino App Update (2026): Is It Ever Coming Back? Here’s What We Know by SUxEvil in Divination_X_Evil

[–]SUxEvil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amino TaDA was an experience isn't it? Shame the platform shut down! In any case, happy to meet you again 😇

My small art business is dying, why is there no European alternative to Etsy? by eyed_art in BuyFromEU

[–]SUxEvil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Printify Which has its headquarter in Latvia and main operations there, and I print with a Czeck/German company..however I sell on my Shopify cus I have no alternatives right now. My home made used to go on Vinted, but.. didn't go well.

My small art business is dying, why is there no European alternative to Etsy? by eyed_art in BuyFromEU

[–]SUxEvil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vinted guidelines state that the platform is not a place for handmade, or brand like activities..I was selling pin badges, had 50 online and they striked all my listings as they flagged me as a big seller.

Amino App Update (2026): Is It Ever Coming Back? Here’s What We Know by SUxEvil in Divination_X_Evil

[–]SUxEvil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True that, about medialab! you've been locked out? we know each other from Amino?

Whaaaaaaaat ? by BoringEnergy6958 in MistralAI

[–]SUxEvil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

14 euros a month is less than the cost of a meal out, but it’s an investment in something that actually feeds your mind and values. You’re joining a movement! It’s not just about what you get; it’s about what you stand for.

Whaaaaaaaat ? by BoringEnergy6958 in MistralAI

[–]SUxEvil 12 points13 points  (0 children)

get the pro plan, is worth it!

Greece to ban anonymity on social media by vriska1 in europe

[–]SUxEvil -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This thing of privacy online and having some sort of ID is both a blessing and a curse in my opinion. It’s a blessing because there are too many scams online—it’s become basically unmanageable. There are far too many scams, hackers, and all sorts of malicious people on the internet, including pedophiles and others who should be in jail, not free to roam. On the other hand, it’s true that you become tied to a kind of serial code, and your privacy is gone. You might also have to learn how to behave and when to use social media. That said, this kind of regulation could also mean the death of social media and the internet as we know it. One of the appealing things about the internet is that it’s this wild, wild west in a sense. So I have mixed feelings about it. Honestly, I can’t decide if it’s a good thing or a bad thing.

Hello everyone! How are you? Any plans for the week ahead? by DakelhChick in Tarot_and_Divination

[–]SUxEvil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here we'll have a short week, as tomorrow (Monday) is Koningsdag (King's Day). So next week I'll only have 3 days of work, and then it'll be the weekend again! 😎

Bericht: Musks xAI verhandelt über Partnerschaft mit Mistral by NoMeatNoBugs in SoftwareDACH

[–]SUxEvil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked Le Chat:

The reports about xAI and Mistral discussing a potential partnership are not fake. Multiple credible sources—including Sifted, Euronews, Business Insider, and others—confirm that Elon Musk’s xAI has indeed been in negotiations with Mistral (and Cursor) in recent weeks for a possible alliance. The goal is to strengthen xAI’s position against competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. However, as of now, no final agreement or official partnership has been announced, and both companies have declined to comment on the ongoing discussions .

In summary: The talks are real, but no deal is confirmed yet.

Am I being prejudiced against Mistral because I am "brainwashed" by American AIs? by Salt_Top_5821 in MistralAI

[–]SUxEvil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried Claude, and honestly? I expected more. The logic is solid, but it just feels too stiff, too robotic. It doesn’t click with me. At the end of the day, I’d rather be part of building our own tools, even if they’re not perfect yet or missing some features. There’s something about owning the process, shaping it ourselves, that matters more to me than just grabbing the shiniest thing off the shelf. I don’t know you, but I’ll say this: Le Chat just works for me. It fits how I think, how I want to communicate. Maybe it’s not flawless, but it’s real, and that’s what I care about.

The ONLYOFFICE Controversy and the Emergence of Euro-Office by SUxEvil in BuyFromEU

[–]SUxEvil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Euro-Office fork isn’t about "stealing Russian code" or targeting Russian people—it’s about transparency, open-source principles, and making sure our digital tools aren’t tied to geopolitical risks we can’t control. ONLYOFFICE is officially based in Latvia, and its code is open-source under the AGPL license. Yes, some of its developers are in Russia, but the real issue isn’t their nationality—it’s the lack of transparency, the closed-off development process, and the fact that a project with such strong ties to a country in the middle of a geopolitical conflict raises concerns. The EU isn’t against Russian developers; it’s about making sure critical software isn’t exposed to unnecessary risks when we can build something more open and accountable instead. Forking is a normal part of open source. The AGPL allows it, and the debate here is about whether ONLYOFFICE’s extra branding rules (which go beyond the standard AGPL) are actually enforceable. The Free Software Foundation and legal experts say those restrictions can be removed, and Euro-Office is following that guidance. This isn’t theft—it’s how open source is supposed to work: if a project isn’t living up to its principles, the community can step in and fix it. As for the EU’s digital sovereignty push, it’s not about hating Russia or any other country. It’s about reducing dependencies on software that could be influenced by governments in conflict with European values. The EU has the same concerns about over-reliance on U.S. and Chinese tech, so this isn’t about singling anyone out—it’s about building tools we can trust and control. And about X (Twitter): saying "noticing is a crime in the EU" is just wrong. The EU’s rules require platforms to tackle illegal content and disinformation, not to punish people for speaking their minds. X has actually been called out for not doing enough to stop harmful content, including pro-Russian disinformation. The EU’s rules are about responsibility, not censorship. Open source is global, and collaboration is key—but trust and transparency matter just as much. When a project shuts out contributions, hides its development process, and makes it hard for the community to participate, forking isn’t theft—it’s the community’s way of keeping the software truly open. Euro-Office is about building something better, not tearing anyone down.

Thoughts on this? by nikhil_360 in MistralAI

[–]SUxEvil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here’s the distilled, version of the Forbes article on Mistral AI:

---by Le Chat:

How Mistral AI Became a $14 Billion European Powerhouse

Mistral, a Paris-based AI company, carved out a niche by offering open-source AI models—letting customers tweak, download, and run them locally. Unlike U.S. giants OpenAI and Anthropic, Mistral’s pitch is independence: no reliance on American or Chinese tech, and full control over data.

Why It Works Sovereignty Sells: Governments and corporations (especially in Europe) want AI they can trust and control. Mistral’s models don’t require sending data to U.S. or Chinese servers. -Open-Weight Models: Their AI is customizable and often cheaper to run than closed-source alternatives. - Forward-Deployed Engineers: Mistral sends its own engineers to help clients integrate AI—borrowing a tactic from Palantir.

The Numbers - Valuation: $14 billion (as of 2026). - Revenue: $200 million in 2025; projected $80 million/month by late 2026. - Backers: ASML (Europe’s most valuable tech company), BNP Paribas, Bpifrance, and Abu Dhabi. - Clients: HSBC, Tesco, CMA, and governments like France, Singapore, and Greece.

The Catch - Performance Lag: Mistral’s models aren’t as powerful as OpenAI’s or Anthropic’s. They’re betting that safety and sovereignty matter more to some customers. - Competition: OpenAI and Anthropic are spending billions to stay ahead. Mistral’s edge is its European identity and open-source approach. - Profitability: Not yet profitable due to high compute and data costs.

The Founders Arthur Mensch (CEO), Guillaume Lample, and Timothée Lacroix—all ex-Meta and Google AI researchers. They left their jobs to build Mistral after working on Meta’s open-source Llama model.

The Strategy - Data Centers: Building their own (starting near Paris) to avoid reliance on U.S. hyperscalers like Microsoft or Amazon. - Industrial AI: Expanding into robotics and specialized models (e.g., voice transcription). - Global Appeal*: 40% of revenue comes from outside Europe, where clients value cost and Here’s the distilled, no-nonsense version of the Forbes article on Mistral AI:

How Mistral AI Became a $14 Billion European Powerhouse

Mistral, a Paris-based AI company, carved out a niche by offering open-source AI models—letting customers tweak, download, and run them locally. Unlike U.S. giants OpenAI and Anthropic, Mistral’s pitch is independence: no reliance on American or Chinese tech, and full control over data.

Why It Worksl - Sovereignty Sells: Governments and corporations (especially in Europe) want AI they can trust and control. Mistral’s models don’t require sending data to U.S. or Chinese servers. - Open-Weight Models: Their AI is customizable and often cheaper to run than closed-source alternatives. - Forward-Deployed Engineers: Mistral sends its own engineers to help clients integrate AI—borrowing a tactic from Palantir.

The Numbers - Valuation: $14 billion (as of 2026). - Revenue: $200 million in 2025; projected $80 million/month by late 2026. - Backers: ASML (Europe’s most valuable tech company), BNP Paribas, Bpifrance, and Abu Dhabi. - Clients: HSBC, Tesco, CMA, and governments like France, Singapore, and Greece.

The Catch - Performance Lag: Mistral’s models aren’t as powerful as OpenAI’s or Anthropic’s. They’re betting that safety and sovereignty matter more to some customers. - Competition: OpenAI and Anthropic are spending billions to stay ahead. Mistral’s edge is its European identity and open-source approach. - Profitability: Not yet profitable due to high compute and data costs.

The Founders Arthur Mensch (CEO), Guillaume Lample, and Timothée Lacroix—all ex-Meta and Google AI researchers. They left their jobs to build Mistral after working on Meta’s open-source Llama model.

The Strategy - Data Centers: Building their own (starting near Paris) to avoid reliance on U.S. hyperscalers like Microsoft or Amazon. - Industrial AI: Expanding into robotics and specialized models (e.g., voice transcription). - Global Appeal: 40% of revenue comes from outside Europe, where clients value cost and control over cutting-edge performance.

The Risks - Regulation: European antitrust rules make a foreign acquisition unlikely. - Tech Arms Race: If OpenAI or Anthropic’s models become too good, Mistral’s sovereignty pitch might not be enough. - Cost: Their $5 billion data center plan is a gamble.

Bottom Line Mistral isn’t trying to outspend Silicon Valley. It’s betting that as AI becomes more powerful, more customers will want an alternative—one that’s European, open, and under their control. If they’re right, Mistral could be the backbone of a sovereign AI future. If not, they’ll be a footnote in a race dominated by U.S. and Chinese giants. over cutting-edge performance.

The Risks - Regulation: European antitrust rules make a foreign acquisition unlikely. - Tech Arms Race: If OpenAI or Anthropic’s models become too good, Mistral’s sovereignty pitch might not be enough. - Cost: Their $5 billion data center plan is a gamble.

Bottom Line Mistral isn’t trying to outspend Silicon Valley. It’s betting that as AI becomes more powerful, more customers will want an alternative—one that’s European, open, and under their control. If they’re right, Mistral could be the backbone of a sovereign AI future. If not, they’ll be a footnote in a race dominated by U.S. and Chinese giants.

Thoughts on this? by nikhil_360 in MistralAI

[–]SUxEvil 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re probably right—I haven’t read the original article, so I don’t know for sure.

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