2026-03-29 18:38 UTC
RE: https://mastodon.social/@sundogplanets/116309314286518281
The FCC public notice that people can comment on is here:
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-418526A2.pdf
I had not previously seen that the name of their first satellite is Earendil-1, which is of course a name taken from Tolkien, as is tradition for all the worst modern tech companies.
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@kajord@hachyderm.io 2026-03-29 18:39
(aside from the main point, Eärendil is Elrond's father in Tolkien mythology)
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@lcwheeler@ecoevo.social 2026-03-29 18:52
@kajord I assume they're referencing the Star of Eärendil? I am pretty sure that Tolkien would hate all these companies so much and deeply resent them co-opting names from his work.
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@michaelgemar@cosocial.ca 2026-03-29 19:04
@kajord @sundogplanets READ ANOTHER GODDAMNED BOOK, YOU FUCKING TECHBROS!!!!
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@kzodasnowman@spore.social 2026-03-29 20:01
@kajord hmmm. Is the fact that Tolkien is so often exploited his fault? A fundamental flaw in his writings that attracts technofascists? Similar to religion I guess. As you say, a Tolkien reference is now a good flag for evil