My concern is that if the Fediverse becomes big enough to truly threaten commercial options, corporations will find a way to destroy it - through lawsuits, malware, or using their political leverage to encourage overly restrictive laws.

Antivaxxers

Their expensive failure will serve as a warning for decades.

Interesting food for thought. Thank you for taking the time to write it out.

I agree. Perhaps it’s because he’s looking at the camera? I’m not sure.

EDIT: yeah, that’s it! He’s doing a low-key version of that Jim Halpert smirk from The Office.

#5 is either stoned or participating ironically, possibly both. #3 was talked into this, and is now regretting his choice.

His apparent boner is making a statement of its own.

Aliens, holodecks, and regularly breaking the laws of physics? Kid stuff.

Humans actually learning from their mistakes? Now that’s what takes a leap of imagination.

Kinda creepy, but interesting enough to be worth it!

Oh, I know why Rowling is on the shit list. She belongs there. I was just wondering about everything else I mentioned. I don’t expect an answer from anyone, either. It’s an impossible question. Just thinking out loud.

I’d like to think that this is entirely because of conservation efforts, but I can’t help but wonder if destruction of their natural habitat is part of the reason.

I sorta get this, but sorta don’t. Do you have any idea how many celebrities are abhorrent people? Movie execs? Team owners? Record company execs? Game studio execs?

I’m guessing that MOST of what we enjoy involves someone or something that’s morally wrong. Hell, most of us can live the most responsible life possible, but we’re still participating in a capitalist system. Capitalism is responsible for all kinds of horrible things, like starvation and homelessness.

Why deny myself something fun when Evil Megacorp or Reprehensible Rich Person won’t notice or care, and the boycotts seem so randomly applied?

Fuck it, that was a quality answer.

Okay, thanks! I was wondering if it was a bizarre technical issue.

Is anyone else clicking on an English headline but getting an article in French?

I will upvote this every time. “We would like to hear more about how you are using Allegra” is absolutely priceless.

I thought I was open minded, but to me this is an abomination.

Sucks, but at least she didn’t “fall overboard” and it’s France.

So… the grade school bully (with a reputation for lying) is promising he’ll only stop punching your friend IF you close your eyes and put your hands behind your back. Hmm.

PAY THEM WHAT THEY’RE WORTH. Problem solved.