The same thing, in words
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Are you personally one of the people in control of the application?
No — Disqualified. Only people with full control of the project may certify it.
Yes — carry on.
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Can a user install the application without logging into an app store?
No — Disqualified. Too much of importance is in the hands of a third party.
Yes — carry on.
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Can users save their work to their own device?
No — Disqualified. The user has too little agency.
Yes — carry on.
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Are files saved using a well defined and open standard?
No — you reach Level ★
Yes — carry on.
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Is the application open source?
No — you reach Level ★★
Yes — carry on.
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Does the application require the creation of an account?
Yes — you reach Level ★★
No — you reach Level ★★★
Level ★★★ is the current highest level of enshittification resistance. Well done. Stay vigilant.