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[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago (2 children)

They’re not opt-in when the government is fully captured. They’re not opt-in like every battle against corporate takeover we’ve lost over the last several decades, from net neutrality to effective monopolies to Musk wreaking havoc in the government.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Even without government/regulatory capture. The network effect makes not participating more costly as the network grows. Meaning you can still lose even if you don't play.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

That’s the idea.