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Yes - pretty much impossible to NOT use some kind of FB service these days. Hence all the anti-trust hoopla.

More meaningful than the $5b fine, Zuck has to personally be responsible for any privacy related regulations

Certain types of technology will make espionage easier for China on US citizens than the other way around. They are just battling over rules of war.

You're not going to get rid of espionage. NSA has been doing this for years. The ban is purely a battle for who has more power and control. In the end, the user loses no matter wha…

Currency is about trust. Do you trust these companies? Idk if you've been living under a rock, but a bunch of them are getting slammed for privacy and security breaches.

I'm always left wondering what every person regardless of socio-economic standing can do to contribute.

I was referring to this, but it looks like there was an update to the article saying that it might not block everything https://www.tomsguide.com/us/chrome-block-ad-blockers,news-3…

Not everyone has money to give.

Do people think they'll be able to change things?

A movement starts with a small number of people who believe in it. If an article convinced me to change something in my daily life, I'd probably tell other people to change it too.…

These articles always leave me wondering what I can do today to contribute. Not money, not scientific research, just daily change like not using plastic bottles (or something). Thi…

When Chrome did this they quickly highlighted how much control they have over what people view. Privacy focused open browsers will gain marketshare because of it.

I think a feature that allows you to not download specific apps from the store would be interesting.

The marketing aspects are particularly interesting. Kids don't really have the power to buy or convince an adult to buy. Parents are also only subject to things that are "learning"…