The aim of this manifesto is to define a framework for public and political positions (signature of texts, etc.) that the FFDN may take. It presents positions on which there is consensus within our collective on subjects which are not limited to our statutory objectives, but are closely related to them.

TL;DR

• We promote a neutral, acentered, resilient, inclusive, accessible and non-discriminatory Internet, with structures on a human scale.
• We reject the use of digital technology for surveillance or repression of civil liberties.
• We promote the interoperability of digital equipment and services.
• We promote the digital commons, free software and open standards.
• We promote the sharing and dissemination of knowledge, to empower people.
• We promote sober use of digital technology and sustainable, repairable equipment.

A neutral, acentered, resilient, inclusive, accessible and non-discriminatory Internet, with structures on a human scale.

Because they are so unavoidable, ISPs are able to censor or privilege certain accesses to networks and services, thus imposing a biased vision of the Internet on their users. We believe this is dangerous for fundamental freedoms, in particular freedom of expression and information.

We reject a discriminatory Internet, which puts people at a disadvantage and rejects individuals on the basis of their origins, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, gender, age or technical skills. Such an Internet thus deprives part of the population of the use of their freedom to communicate and express themselves.

We reject a centralized Internet, controlled by a small number of structures that limit users' choice and freedom in their use of and access to the Internet. Because they concentrate the power to act over the whole Internet, they have unprecedented lobbying power.

We promote a neutral Internet^1,2 that simply transports flows as mandated.

We promote an Internet that is acentered, made up of numerous structures, on a human scale, that gives power back to users, and enables them to jointly decide on the network's direction.

Use of digital technology for surveillance or repression of civil liberties.

We reject the use of digital technology to monitor or repress civil liberties. Such surveillance is incompatible with fundamental freedoms. As digital technologies become increasingly indispensable, their use makes repression all the easier and more impactful.

We promote services that collect and process only the data strictly necessary for their operation.

We promote the right to anonymity on networks, an essential guarantee of freedom of expression (whistle-blowers, etc.).

Interoperability of digital equipment and services.

We reject a digital world compartmentalized by non-interoperable technologies and services, which confines users, prevents them from making free choices and encourages platform effects, thus favoring the centralization of networks.

Digital commons, free software and open standards.

We reject the use of proprietary technologies that lock people in and prevent them from understanding and mastering digital tools.

We promote open specifications for exchanges.

We promote free software and its philosophy, which puts technology back into the hands and service of users.

We promote the commons within the Federation's field of action.

Sharing and disseminating knowledge to empower people.

We promote the use of digital technology for research and educational purposes, not just for commercial gain.

We promote mutual aid and the dissemination of knowledge within the Federation's field of action.

Sober use of digital technology; durable, repairable equipment.

We reject a digital sector that does not care about its impact on the environment. Practices that encourage the frequent renewal of equipment have a major impact on the environment, contributing to climate change and the destruction of biodiversity.

We reject an inescapable digital world, which offers people no choice but to comply.

We promote people's right not to be bothered or over-solicited by digital tools.

We promote greater sobriety in the use of digital solutions, by questioning their usefulness in relation to their impact (on the environment as well as on people) before implementing them.

We promote greater reparability and durability of digital equipment, notably through interoperability and availability of components, and open access to associated documentation resources.