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True. Single most important factor that brings changes to any publicly traded company direction is revenue growth.

• craftyguy 8y ago
  Unless you're a government-entitled monopoly (in the US: ISPs). Then it doesn't matter what anyone says about you (the company), and 'voting with your wallet' means you (the consumer/citizen) go without a crucial utility.
  • DoubleCribble 8y ago
    Or you can start your own utility and be the change you want to see in the world. A lifestyle business does not appear to be out of reach for those with some technical skills and a modest budget[0]. [0] https://startyourownisp.com/ https://startyourownisp.com/
    • craftyguy 8y ago
      I've considered doing this in the past. You need more than a modest budget to maintain such a system, especially if you plan to sell service (and, inherently, support). It seems like it would be a full time job. In addition, you still rely on those monopolies to provide you with the utility: https://startyourownisp.com/posts/fiber-provider/ https://startyourownisp.com/posts/fiber-provider/