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But you're happy to use the monopolist's service.

• fsckboy 3y ago
  yes, absolutely, but only inasmuch as it only decreases their producer surplus so it doesn't actually cost them anything. If the monopolist allowed competition, then I'd evaluate and choose, but I don't have that choice till then.
  • chpatrick 3y ago
    You could choose to not use YouTube out of principle. Besides these days it's barely a monopoly with TikTok.
    • fsckboy 3y ago
      "you can believe in the benefits of law and order, and just walk away any time you encounter a thief who doesn't". Yes, or I can steal my stuff back which gives me pleasure. "anyway, you can switch from the high end monopolist to the low brow monopolist so I don't see what you're complaining about" Yes, you don't. the right to wear hair-shirts is not the only principle that counts.
      • chpatrick 3y ago
        Do you shoplift as well to stick it to Walmart?