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"You don't have to do business with any business that offers you terms you actively dislike." In the really-real world you often do have to use businesses whos

"You don't have to do business with any business that offers you terms you actively dislike." In the really-real world you often do have to use businesses whose terms you actively dislike due to de facto monopoly, collusion between big players, etc. I hate Time Warner, but they are the only viable ISP that serves my area -- what am I going to do in protest of hating them, go Internet-dark at home? Yeah I could do that without, you know, dying or anything, but I'm not going to, so I grin and bear it and hope they don't "alter the deal any further".

dedward 15y ago
They're regulated by your elected officials then right? call up your local representatives and discuss your concerns. Seriously. I mean it's not likely to get you any immediate results - but if nobody complains, why would any elected official do anything about it?
- veidr 15y ago
  I like your spirit, but let's be real: it's not likely to get you any results whatsoever. Other than cathartic release, maybe.
  - Joakal 15y ago
    Then talk to the opponent; unless there's de facto collusion, monopoly, etc?