> just to protect themselves To protect themselves from the public. Whether it's because consumers might take their business (and their data) elsewhere in disg

> just to protect themselves To protect themselves from the public. Whether it's because consumers might take their business (and their data) elsewhere in disgust at what a particular platform is turning into, or because democratically elected lawmakers could start imposing sanctions or new regulations. Companies are always looking out for themselves, that's a given. But that doesn't mean their actions are completely divorced from public opinion.