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> I realize it's complicated, but there are things that make me worry the future of the internet might not be so great. The solution isn't easy, but it's simpl
by jk7tarYZAQNpTQa 6y ago
> I realize it's complicated, but there are things that make me worry the future of the internet might not be so great.
The solution isn't easy, but it's simple: stop using Amazon (specially AWS), Google (specially AdSense), etc. Once they lose half their annual revenue, they'll start taking things seriously.
- ctvo 6y agoAsking for sacrifice from others is often hard, simple, and ineffective. > Stop eating calories and you'll lose weight As America approaches 50% obesity > Stop using AWS, Microsoft Office, AdSense, and Instagram (If we want to talk about domineering monopolies) Sure. Let me count the ways you've inconvenienced me. A better approach would be to provide a viable alternative to change the underlying systems that put us in this state. That's never simple though.
- TomSwirly 6y agoNow, you know these things aren't going to happen, not in any quantity to make the slightest difference. So why even suggest it? Strong regulation is the only solution. The Magic Invisible Hand just is not working.
- Brian_K_White 6y agoIt's like they didn't hear you say "the solution isn't easy", and so they had to say what you already said, and probably feel like they are saying something smart and worth hearing as they do.
- wly_cdgr 6y agoYou will never, ever get a critical mass until your freedom-based burger tastes better than a real Google burger. It's not "not easy". It's Impossible
- angry_octet 6y agoGod damn, now I want to eat a burger.