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If there's a near monopoly, most people don't worry about whether or not it was a bully to get there. (Once can look beyond current tech companies to oil and t
by mathattack 11y ago
If there's a near monopoly, most people don't worry about whether or not it was a bully to get there. (Once can look beyond current tech companies to oil and telecom) This isn't a moral judgment, just an observation on consumer preferences.
- rm_-rf_slash 11y agoConsolidated monopolies like oil and telecoms make sense because they require huge infrastructure investments. In all reality, the cost of cloning uber in any city with enough cars and smartphones is not out of reach. Personally, I prefer to ride with Lyft: the drivers seem like people and I always have interesting conversations. There is an air of resentment in every Uber ride for me, and I find it detracts from the experience.
- kabouseng 11y agoHalo effect at play perhaps?