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
    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…