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Re:Is Spotify Killing the Top 40? by blaser-waffle on Tuesday September 08, 2020 @12:03PM (#24409719)
Yes, they do. Like, that's literally the definition of "conspiracy".

noun a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. "a conspiracy to destroy the government"

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Re:Is Spotify Killing the Top 40? by menybuvico on Wednesday September 09, 2020 @03:41AM (#24418382)
Precisely! "Conspiracy" requires a secretive element, whereas the media conglomerates are quite open with their goals to make everyone consume more media in order for them to make more money.
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