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Re:The Mission to Decentralize the Internet by salient on Tuesday December 17, 2013 @10:03AM (#6921429)
> Not long ago they united under the PRISM project to spy on their users. What a quick change of heart.

Yes, but then they did it for your safety, and because they care about you. Now they're doing it because...well, they're starting to lose money.

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Re:The Mission to Decentralize the Internet by amirmc on Tuesday December 17, 2013 @11:49AM (#6922090)
A slightly less cynical view: They were in the dark about who else was involved and didn't fancy picking a fight with USG alone (and with an unknown amount of public support). Now that things became public and they know who else is involved, they can at least co-ordinate, knowing that at least one segment of the public cares.
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Re:The Mission to Decentralize the Internet by charonn0 on Tuesday December 17, 2013 @01:30PM (#6922793)
It's always easier to oppress the man who believes he stands alone.
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