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[–] tyler 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It’s not an either or. It’s _if it’s free, you’re the product _. That’s it. It’s not saying anything about if you pay for it.

[–] gjoel 2 points 2 months ago

So it's misdirection. It should be "You're the product". Free or not doesn't matter.

[–] joshcodes 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Mate. Everyone is the product. Everyone's attention is being paid for. Every service is collecting your data. Everyone wants your screen time and is happy to pay for it.

"If it's free you are the product" has been drilled into us to accept the bullshit of Facebook, Google and the rest. Get it in your head now: you are the product, always. Unconditionally. No exceptions.

[–] tyler 1 points 2 months ago

You’re literally using a service there that isn’t the case for.