Let me know when we actually execute monopoly regulations as intended.

This is what they all paid for, right?

Those “free speech” dollars are working as planned.

I agree some form of consistent opposition messaging is needed.

The maga world talks in consistent themes and terminology, which creates a psychological advantage. Unfortunately, it’s playground psychology, but if that’s the game being played you need to find a way to win at it.

As a reasonably experienced “data guy,” this seems obviously laughable, but the discussion on X is scary. This guy is a savior in the MAGA world.

We can criticize and poke fun all day, but it doesn’t matter much if our message isn’t challenging the mindset of those with other opinions.

How do we make better use of our time to impact outside opinion?

I honestly don’t understand the visceral anger aimed at any business with a non-essential product offering.

It’s as if the individual complaining should be diagnosed with a variant of consumerism.

If you don’t like the pricing of a non-essential product, don’t buy it. But if you still desire said product to such an extreme that you pirate it, recognize your shortcomings.

This discussion would be wholly different if we were discussing healthcare, food, or any other necessity.

So, if you’re having an emotional reaction to a Netflix price increase, maybe you should get outside and touch some grass?

Adding a smile goes a long way, or at least it used to.

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The content is good, so I support the content.

If all we ever do is hold purity contests over secondary and tertiary concerns, like the platform, we’ll never accomplish anything.

The anti-trust pressure has increased with this administration. Lina Kahn has been effective at the FTC in bringing a number of cases forward.

https://www.thebignewsletter.com/ is a very well executed newsletter with more detailed information regarding anti-trust if you’re interested.

We will eventually scientifically determine the neurological impact of social media is both damaging long term and requires health treatment.

This isn’t about the content itself, it’s the addictive nature of how it’s delivered and the ability to rapidly manipulate people.

Let’s see, in the 80s we rapidly moved much of our technology manufacturing to China, and now we’re shocked that China has this knowledge?

Let me know when the EU collects it. I have my doubts.

When you’re never held accountable, this is what you would expect, correct?

When they are penalized, the punishment only reinforces that the crime was a good decision.

Yes you can, that is the definition of what a trademark is.

Could you imagine 20 different brands of Coke on the shelf?

The usage is specific to a market, however. For example, Delta Airlines and Delta Faucets. Both trademark “Delta.”

The government is people. So all you’re saying is people, by nature, will always become corrupt.

Isn’t that convenient?

Creativity takes inspiration. Somebody has to manifest the stepping stones on the path to a masterpiece. The magic of the internet is we get to watch it happen. We’ll rarely hear Beethoven’s garbage or see Michelangelo’s screw ups, but whoever did this…we get to see the stepping stone.

Many Americans (I’m one) cling to a variety of purity tests, and they struggle to grasp the bigger picture which could result in better outcomes for everyone.

Black or white. Win or lose. It’s a tiring cultural characteristic.

Yep. Incentives align differently for different people, which is what makes a healthy market work.