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This has always been the case though. Before the smartphone, it was computers and internet; before that it was landline phone service. Both of the latter were f
by brainwad 2y ago
This has always been the case though. Before the smartphone, it was computers and internet; before that it was landline phone service. Both of the latter were far more expensive than a modern smartphone, so we are actually making progress in reducing barriers to social participation.
- ale42 2y agoLandlines didn't spy on people. Computers and Internet, well, depends on which OS you are on, but there are options that don't. What about smartphones? IMHO that's the big issue, not what they cost.
- Hackbraten 2y agoInternet browsers exist for many OSes. To use a web-based service, you don’t need a mandatory account with a platform tech giant. Almost all mobile apps today are Android/iOS only and require an App Store/Play Store account.