@evelyn
> they have a domain under a colonial TLD, .io is the TLD for the BIOT
No one cares about "original meaning" of TLDs. .io looks like I/O (Input Output), so many IT-related projects use it because this sounds cool

> The admin describes herself as a "dictator"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benevole

> Their rules forbid 'hacking' (their description notes it's an instance for 'hackers' among others)
Because there are two different meaning of "hacker"
First is: person who tries to break server's security and make damage (and it's forbidden)
Second is: person, who make cool and creative things with computers (and they're welcome)