The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is intensifying its efforts to promote software freedom and transparency, particularly in response to corporate control over technology. Users are divided on whether the FSF's focus on removing 'blobs'—proprietary code in open-source software—is sufficient or too narrow.

Supporters like Zoë Kooyman argue that the FSF is effectively addressing critical issues like proprietary blobs and promoting transparency in software development. However, critics like pete_link claim the FSF's current strategies may not be enough to counter corporate dominance, especially in critical infrastructure. pete_link also suggests the FSF should advocate for open standards in hardware and data formats, which are often overlooked in the software freedom movement.

The community consensus leans toward recognizing the FSF's efforts in promoting software freedom, but there is a clear divide over the need to expand the FSF's focus to include broader issues like proprietary control in technology and open standards in hardware and data formats.