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Use their software less. The attention economy is important for tech companies. If their metrics decrease, they might respond to that signal. Additionally, i
by hx8 2y ago
Use their software less. The attention economy is important for tech companies. If their metrics decrease, they might respond to that signal. Additionally, if someone watches you use an alternative software then they might also be inspired to switch. Using bad software less sends a negative signal to the company and a positive signal for the alternatives that you support.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> Use their software less Boycotts don't work if there isn't a substitute [1]. [1] https://www.jstor.org/stable/26841362 https://www.jstor.org/stable/26841362
- blackeyeblitzar 2y agoEven with substitutes, I think there are barriers. Bundling and the way these companies do pricing means substitutes are ineffective. Switching costs of different kinds exist. Network effects prevent substitutes from being truly competitive. And so on.
- walterbell 2y agoAfter repeated security compromise of iOS devices, tested GrapheneOS on Pixels. Better security, but user experience painful to the point of unusable, i.e. tasks could not be completed. Conclusion: GrapheneOS on Pixel phone+tablet (for secure workflows) and iOS/iPadOS for everything else.
- cryptoegorophy 2y agoUse their software less is what I heard back in early 2000s from Linux users talk about Windows. It does not work.
- Underphil 2y agoIt has worked for many of us. Every use-case is different.