this post was submitted on 10 Aug 2026
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That doesn’t sound so sinister.
This post bears the marks of manufactured outrage. Not required; we have plenty of real outrage.
none of the components are being used to assemble this self imposed panopticon sounded sinister because they were whitewashed through marketing -- that same device that can keep track of your movements and who you talk to was adopted by everyone because it was marketed as a fun and convenient way to connect with friends.