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[–] Poayjay@lemmy.world 85 points 10 months ago (3 children)

We are in post-competition capitalism. Even if the alternative isn’t owned by the same parent company, they will do the same bullshit.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 49 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Oligopolies baby! Ask any Canadian.

[–] guyoverthere@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Thankfully, Rogers wasn't able to buy Freedom Mobile.

I'm keeping this 50gb/unlimited Canada and US roaming for $39

[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 6 points 10 months ago

Its disgusting, really. It‘s also part of our daily lives. Having a great idea or great skills isnt enough, unless they are part of the dark triad. People with those skills will always eat your lunch - for free.

We need to pathologize these behaviors instead of normalizing them.

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

What bullshit is that? Not giving you a discount just because you already buy from them?