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> Netflix is a surveillance system: it demands customers identify themselves to pay, and thus records what each person watches. Don't stand for this! Credit ca
by exclusiv 10y ago
> Netflix is a surveillance system: it demands customers identify themselves to pay, and thus records what each person watches. Don't stand for this!
Credit cards are a surveillance system too. Their usage gets back to credit bureaus. Your purchase data gets sold to third parties too. As an example, I know that hotels will purchase data directly from companies like Amex for marketing purposes. Should we avoid credit cards too?
I understand his fight, but I also understand that consumers have spoken - as long as they have a product that provides value and is convenient, they'll sacrifice privacy and even their moral thoughts on companies.
- davelnewton 10y agohttps://stallman.org/rms-lifestyle.html#cards https://stallman.org/rms-lifestyle.html#cards
- exclusiv 10y agoHaha, of course! He refuses to take Amtrak because they check id, but is fine flying on airplanes because they demand id. If it's because the government requires it for flight, then he's still a sell-out (obviously because he needs to fly sometimes). That's just a rationalization to feel better.
- davelnewton 10y agoMost of life is: practicalities interfere with ideals. Which is why I'll keep using Netflix, but still pay attention to the negatives.