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    How Capitalism Destroyed The Internet

    When the profit motive permeates everything, it starts to turn the world and the internet into crap.


    Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RatBogaIEMo
    "The more I see, the less I know for sure." ~ John Lennon

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    Quote Originally posted by Wind View Post
    When the profit motive permeates everything, it starts to turn the world and the internet into crap.


    Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RatBogaIEMo
    I do find it highly ironic that he starts a video about how capitalism is destroying the internet with an announcement on behalf of his sponsor.
    = DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR =

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    Quote Originally posted by Aragorn View Post
    I do find it highly ironic that he starts a video about how capitalism is destroying the internet with an announcement on behalf of his sponsor.
    Yes, I thought too that's quite ironic. Especially considering that Audible is owned by Amazon.

    Youtube is like TV these days, you just can't escape ads no matter what. Thanks Google!
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    Capitalism?
    Fuck that shit..............
    Ní siocháin go saoirse

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    Quote Originally posted by Wind View Post

    Youtube is like TV these days, you just can't escape ads no matter what. Thanks Google!
    or get a premium subscription.
    I do hate the fact that z-lib went down.
    Have a great day today

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    Quote Originally posted by Catsquotl View Post
    or get a premium subscription.
    I do have AdBlock and Youtube Premium, but that won't prevent the content creators from advertising products on their videos.
    "The more I see, the less I know for sure." ~ John Lennon

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    Quote Originally posted by Wind View Post
    I do have AdBlock and Youtube Premium, but that won't prevent the content creators from advertising products on their videos.
    Ah those kinds of commercials..
    Have a great day today

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