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Literal Hostage Situation (feddit.org)
submitted 2 weeks ago by ecrevisse@feddit.org to c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world
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Google photos on ios is literally a hostage situation. Remove key functionalities like copying an image or editing an image unless you give them full unrestricted access to your entire photo library. (The holy grail of surveillance capitalism data). Data extortion masquerading as a service.

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[-] herrvogel@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago

Thank you for the wise words, you convinced me to ditch my free Linux installation in favor of a paid Windows license. Does anyone know a good paid alternative to the spyware VLC?

[-] Lemmyrick@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

Or just donate to your distro and vlc

[-] BananaIsABerry@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

And give them money twice?!

this post was submitted on 15 Jul 2025
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