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Re:It's time to make computing personal again by BrenBarn on Monday January 20, 2025 @01:23AM (#42765553)
Yeah, but I think part of the point is people don't actually want or need network effects for a lot of things. Even where connection is needed, companies have used it to wedge in stuff that doesn't benefit users.
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Re:It's time to make computing personal again by bruce511 on Monday January 20, 2025 @01:26AM (#42765574)
Of course they have. They want network effects. It's good for lock-in.

If you don't want or need network effects then don't use them.

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Re:It's time to make computing personal again by BrenBarn on Monday January 20, 2025 @01:56AM (#42765737)
> Of course they have. They want network effects. It's good for lock-in.

Yes, the point is, it's evil to do that.

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