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You don't see how "Reinforcement of monopolies" applies? You don't see how "Self-censorship" applies? The Cambridge Analytica scandal was involving facebook -- do you think they are really far apart from each other? The point "Reinforcement of dictatorships" would apply as soon as the government of the US would be in a less healthy state.

The overall point is the following: Google might provide nice services for you as and individual, but there are larger-scale societal implications, which we should consider and weigh in as well.



Self-censorship certainly doesn't apply to me.

Reinforcement of dictatorships? Uhhh.... I actually think Google is a force for good against dictatorships and would-be-autocrats such as the current US administration. That's just the impression I get.

Monopolies is a different issue, it really has nothing to do with privacy. I do care about that one, but it's completely separate and it is not a self-interest issue, but a society at large one. In that sense, I suppose I'm being asked to participate in a boycott.




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