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-misanthroptimist

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7. I guess that's one way to kill the internet

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 06:53 AM

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Because that's what will happen. Trillions in advertising and sales will leave along with the ability of people to voice their opposition on the net.

What will not go away is the opposition or the voice.

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