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More slacktivism so the masses can feel they're "doing their part" and go back to their usual routine of idleness
I'd love to show my support for the cause, but yeah, majority of people are just using a fancy new pfp and calling it a day, and I don't want to associate with those people lol
If every people using a clippy pfp would start using foss over big tech, then we could maybe start making a noticeable impact.
Tsmt Any direct action is better than a performative pfp change
Well, that's a good thing. If done right, like not using their service anymore, aka boycotting.
I didn't say it was bad or who it's bad for. I'm just too old to pretend it will be effective
It's kinda hard with something like youtube because A) it's become too big to fail, and B) there aren't too many alternatives with enough server space and stability to compete. People try, but 3 out of 5 people refuse to build it, so no one comes.