If you live in Mississippi, you may have noticed that you are no longer able to log into your Bluesky or Dreamwidth accounts from within the state. That’s because, in a chilling early warning sign for the U.S., both social platforms decided to block all users in Mississippi from their services rather than risk hefty fines under the state’s oppressive age verification mandate.

This consolidation of power is a dream come true for the Big Tech platforms, but it’s a nightmare for users. While the megacorporations get more traffic and a whole lot more user data (read: profit), users are left with far fewer community options and a bland, corporate surveillance machine instead of a vibrant public sphere. The internet we all fell in love with is a diverse and colorful place, full of innovation, connection, and unique opportunities for self-expression. That internet—our internet—is worth defending.

  • null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    413·
    1 day ago

    Oh my sweet summer child. One day the light of idealism will fade from your eyes just as it does for everyone who is not 15.

    I’m not contributing to pissing away freedoms and privacy, but I’m not going to inconvenience myself on ideological grounds.

    • Bennyboybumberchums@lemmy.worldEnglish
      63·
      1 day ago

      Its got nothing to do with some frivolous ideology, and everything to do with not letting someone else manipulate me through convenience. People like you always have excuses, but the reality is that youre just lazy. You want your hand held by some tech daddy, you need your hand held by some tech daddy. Because other wise you might have to think for yourself. And that, well, thats just too much effort. No, better to bend over, spread cheeks, and present your arse to the gods of convenience. Well, that and all your data…

      • null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        27·
        1 day ago

        LOL. Settle down mate.

        You can call me names if it makes you feel better.

        I couldn’t care less if fb knows I’m selling toddler clothes.

        I, and everyone else who is not 15, will continue selling my junk on facebook.

        • youmaynotknow@lemmy.zipEnglish
          5·
          22 hours ago

          Wao, you actually think that’s all they know and therefore that’s the only data they would share and profit from?

          OK, then I totally understand why you are so complacent about it. It all makes sense now.

        • Bennyboybumberchums@lemmy.worldEnglish
          21·
          21 hours ago

          Eh, youre the only one doing the name calling and character assassination, cunty chops… Im just calling it like I see it, and youre feeling personally attacked…