frebdo

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   by frebdo 3y ago

   Such is my reading comprehension on Saturday lol
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   by frebdo 3y ago

   As opposed to the so un-entitled "customers have no right to negotiate use of their data". ACCEPT THE EULA PLEB
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   by frebdo 3y ago

   These services have had years to set up privacy-preserving micropayment systems. Instead they want your PI and a monthly fee, all the while using network effects to create defacto monopolies. Why are these big tech monopolists so entitled?
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   by frebdo 3y ago

   Because you're an active user and thus help make the site "popular". We're seeing on Twitter what happens when management starts ignoring this basic logic of the internet.
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   by frebdo 4y ago

   I am not a lawyer either, but as a practical matter, it's not illegal unless a judge says so. reminder
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   by frebdo 5y ago

   This isn't even about the audience, it's about the writers' careers in media. Have to toe the line or you'll be unhireable.