The Big Corp Internet Subscription Violation
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The_Lizards_Jumpers
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Haven't watched it all, but he's just describing capitalism in the modern age. It's not really any different than what other businesses have done over time, it's just they can do it easier through the use of technology.
He hates big tech so much, he's wearing an Apple watch and doing it via Google owned Youtube (where he asks for subscribers).
He hates big tech so much, he's wearing an Apple watch and doing it via Google owned Youtube (where he asks for subscribers).
Capybara
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Yes, there's a sense of a light going on about how the world works. I remember on here (or one of the predecessors, actually) someone coming on and crying that they'd bought a Sky subscription on the assumption that that entitled him to see all the football matches that were then available and then another company like Setanta (which shows how long ago it was) had come along and got the rights for some games and that meant they would need to take out another subscription if they wanted access to everything that was available. It's the way it is. The only real way to deal with it is to not use these companies or use them sparingly if you have to. There are alternatives.
1finny
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Of course but ….. Uber, Amazon et al have been much much better and almost deceive via the trust and loyalty many fell for.
They are still viewed as the darlings (remember the joy at Uber coming to Stockton)
Other more traditional capitalist enterprises - Supermarkets, Ryanair get regularly slaughtered.
The_Lizards_Jumpers
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The joy of Uber coming to Stockton was more because of the hatred of Boro taxis I suspect. You're seriously saying that Amazon, Facebook, Google etc are viewed as "darlings" by anyone, as I'd strongly disagree with that - just look at the negative publicity most of them get.
They're market disruptors, often backed by large PE & VC firms, anyone who expected them to operate like charities is at best naive. They've created a technology platform that allows people to do something differently, and the public by and large welcome that change otherwise they'd have fallen flat on their faces as plenty of other start-ups have over the years.
Uber, Amazon et al haven't deceived anyone, in the same way as Franks Factory flooring opening a new shop and offering discounted opening offers isn't deceiving anyone.
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