An Open Letter to the ScyllaDB Community

In response to recent news about terminating its support for Parler, ScyllaDB addresses the situation by emphasizing its commitment to non-partisanship and transparency while explaining the rationale behind their decision. The company, which prides itself on supporting a diverse global user base and maintaining an open-source culture, decided to end its relationship with Parler following the January 6th Capitol siege due to Parler's violation of their license agreement. This decision was influenced by the realization that their technology could potentially facilitate further violence, despite the company's typical focus on technology and business growth rather than customer affairs or free speech debates. ScyllaDB offered migration support to Parler and expressed willingness to work with them again if they aim to foster a safer environment. This experience highlighted the necessity for ScyllaDB to articulate its values clearly and set boundaries against the misuse of its products in ways that could harm democracy, underlining their commitment to preventing violence while remaining open to community feedback.