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So by your logic, unless you're giving something absolutely for free you're not improving the world?

• javajosh 11y ago
  Feeding data into a proprietary system involves the risk that your access to that system may be revoked for any reason by the owner of that system at any point in the future. The threat of revocation, in turn, can be used as leverage to force you to accept damaged version of the system you like, with "damage" ranging from charging money to unwanted surveillance to unwanted advertising to software failure. Some people think that this risk is unbearable. Others weigh the economic realities and make a case-by-case judgement. The simple truth is that it costs money to host a good tool that's always on, doesn't lose people's data, that keeps up with changes in technology and requirements.
  • omonra 11y ago
    You still haven't demonstrated why they are not 'improving the world'. They may not be doing it to the extent of your liking, but they are certainly are improving it (if only for the people who choose to use their service).
    • javajosh 11y ago
      Demonstrating that was not my purpose.
      • omonra 11y ago
        For the purposes of the argument you failed to back up your position.