Fastly acquired Glitch.com and abruptly shut it down, causing widespread 404 errors.
The shutdown destroyed a vibrant creative community centered on remixing and sharing projects.
The decision appears driven by corporate and venture capital motives rather than supporting creativity.
Most Fastly employees were uninvolved; the move reflects executive cost-cutting priorities over community values.
The author warns this action will damage Fastly’s reputation and urges the company to feel shame.
The author humorously offers to write a retraction and perform a stunt if the Glitch shutdown is extended.
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