• BakerBagel@midwest.social
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    10 days ago

    That technology is controled by the wealthy. “For The master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house.”

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        2 days ago

        Which technology isn’t at this point?

        It’s a question that answers itself on this platform, but nevertheless.

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            2 days ago

            Along with a bunch of open source alternatives everywhere. But mainstream options are always run by capitalists, and they always try to find ways to punish people for not using them.

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              2 days ago

              How am I being punished by not using Twitter or Facebook or Instagram or any of those other things that I don’t use?

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                2 days ago

                Governments post vital information there, they try to turn it into payment services you might depend on, personally I’ve lost contact with friends who are only answering on platforms I don’t use. The entire business idea is to make it so that those who are not using the platforms are missing out.