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People seem to say this all the time, but assuming it's true, what's inherently wrong with "being the product"?

• fwn 11y ago
  It's just a catchy phrase designed to sound shocking as it suggests some opaque objectification. Obviously you don't need to "be the product". Selling a shortcut to a bit of your attention makes a lot of money, too. Edit: And you are always in the position to choose how much attention you grant the apps you use.
• pkd 11y ago
  There's not much wrong with being the product as long as you are aware of that distinction. The problem arises when people aren't aware because this in essence takes away their right(option, if you will) to refuse to use the service.
• riquito 11y ago
  > what's inherently wrong with "being the product"? Products are sold
  • psykovsky 11y ago
    Humans love being slaves...