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No, I thought my malware peddling accusation against them made that clear. I'm saying all the big corp websites are going to do it and you should jump ship now
by friend_and_foe 3y ago
No, I thought my malware peddling accusation against them made that clear. I'm saying all the big corp websites are going to do it and you should jump ship now to the real internet, where people still host websites and run services for fun and a little profit on the side. I wouldn't dream of committing new code to github, or having a twitter, Facebook or google account and I can't understand why so many people cling to these honestly mediocre at best websites.
- weikju 3y agoWhat are they going to do? When they first install their browser (even Firefox!), the default tabs are littered with these malware. Their start menu as well. Ads on TV. News on TV. QR codes and URLs everywhere "visit our instagram page! Follow us on Twitter!" This IS the Internet for most people... And it was built by people like us who should know better :(
- Pannoniae 3y agoYup, in my university, lots of things like societies etc. are on instagram and facebook. I don't have any, so I can't really participate. Ah well, it's the price for not getting in the loop of soycial media
- HeckFeck 3y agoI agree in principle but it is basically at the expense of having an age-appropriate social life anywhere that isn't online - ironic. Practically everything around me in the 20s-30s age range is organised on walled garden social media. I also hear offhand that when seeking relationships you need some online presence or you will be seen as suspicious.
- friend_and_foe 3y agoWell, I for one would rather gang around those "suspicious" people, so I see it as selecting for like minded individuals. If someone views me with suspicion for not having a Facebook or whatever I'm perfectly happy saying goodbye. And it works for me, I have a like minded partner that I let IRL in the modern age, she saw it as a plus and that's the kind of person I'm going for.