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Sure. Just like duopoly isn't a synonym for freedom. So, just because you'd apparently prefer that it be, that doesn't make it true.

• EA-3167 2y ago
  I didn't say that, I said that talking about tyranny in this context is divorced from reality, and it is. I'm not even engaging with the "duopoly" thing, I know how hopeless a conversation like that. I just wish that people could represent their desires and complaints on this topic like rational adults.
  • fsflover 2y ago
    > talking about tyranny in this context is divorced from reality, and it is This is plain false, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duopoly#Characteristics_of_duopoly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duopoly#Characteristics_of_duo...
    • EA-3167 2y ago
      Do you understand how me saying "Tyranny" and you responding "Duopoly" isn't really a conversation or even debate? We're literally talking about different things. edit Since this seems to need clarification: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tyranny https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tyranny
      • fsflover 2y ago
        So what exactly do you mean by "Tyranny"? I mean that customers do not have a choice and can't affect the market, due to high entry barriers and the presence of monopoly elements.
        • CRConrad 2y ago
          Still, neither duopoly nor even monopoly really amount to "tyranny". When was the last time some duopolist threw you into a GULAG, or their death squads slaughtered people willy-nilly in the streets? Stop misusing words like that. It debases them.