• the post of tom joad@sh.itjust.works
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    44
    ·
    3 months ago

    Imo, the larger problem seems to be the majority of users appear to be fine with ads and data collection a lax and ineffective regulation.

    “Voting with your wallets” is a false premise dreamed up by corporate to avoid govt regulation and has not and will never be a real thing that works in this world of monopoly and lack of option.

    • henfredemars@infosec.pub
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      16
      ·
      edit-2
      3 months ago

      It only works in competition which we don’t have for the most part.

      Instead we have the illusion of choice through multiple brand product names. There’s a couple choices, sure, but few enough to function as an effective monopoly.

      • Mr_Blott@feddit.uk
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        3 months ago

        I notice OP said

        This world of monopoly

        And you agreed with him, but I’d like to point out you’re talking about one country

        Monopolies are really really bad for consumers and are strictly regulated in modern countries