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[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 41 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Rich people fight for rich people. Remember this when you make decisions about giving corporations money.

Especially looking at you, Apple people.

[–] Oiselarius@dice.camp 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

100%. And even if it weren't inescapable, the general strategy about leaning on the side of caution means you really shouldn't trust any corporation.

[–] Oiselarius@dice.camp 2 points 1 month ago

@chgowiz I suppose the interesting aspect of these PDAs by corporatists is the blatant fealty and corruption put on public display. At least with the establishment Democrats, it was kept behind closed doors but now it’s like they are truly afraid Trump and Elon will literally go after them using law enforcement and the courts, the military, and Congress like mob enforcers if they don’t very publicly kneel before him.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh cool I’ll just get my phone and mobile OS from this upstart named “goggle” or something?

[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The nonexistence of alternatives doesn't mean Apple isn't just as bad as the rest.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ok, but the implication of your post is that we shouldn’t give Apple money because they’re a bad corporation. So is Google. Yet we require these products to function in modern society. So, what do you suggest?

[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There doesn't have to be any good option. The world doesn't work that way. Smartphones exist largely to collect data from people.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I’m not denying that, but your original comment was that especially Apple customers are bad.

[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because Apple people tend to think Apple is privacy focused and somehow less guilty than other brands. That is something particular about Apple's customers, but not Apple itself. Apple itself is just another corporation doing corporate things.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago

Not this guy. I just use Apple because the devices and experience are better for me. I’m under no delusions, nor should anyone else be.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Custom ROM pixel is the best choice on the market if you actually care to fight the clown corpos...

Or just do nothing and consoom like a good little boy.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works -4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

If you buy a Pixel, you’re still supporting Google. So miss me with that sanctimonious shit.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You have poor understanding how Google makes money.

They need you using that phone with their spyware, they sell pixels to lock people up in their shiti GPS bullshit. Custom Rom fixes that issue.

Also, buy a second hand pixel if you really trying to do the full mile to dent the parasite profit.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works -4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

No, I know exactly how Google makes money. And you’re giving it to them. Sure, you avoid their tracking, but if you think they sell their phones at a loss, you’re a fool. Good day.

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 weeks ago

You can always get a used or refurbished device. It's good for your wallet and for the planet.