That’s not hypocritical. That’s reaching your target audience.

That’s what you’re for.

I ditched Microsoft on my new build back in Feb. I installed Mint and it’s been a really smooth transition for me. I can still do everything I used to, although I know there are some use cases where it’s a problem for people. All the games I’ve tried run well.

But it does give me peace of mind that someone isn’t going to change my settings in a way that benefits them in a patch. I feel like I’m working with my OS to get things done instead of wrestling against what some corporate MBA wants.

All those sci-fi novels were meant as warnings not instruction manuals

You’re in a thread about MS fucking up and you’re annoyed that people are… [Checks notes]… complaining about MS fucking up? What exactly did you come here expecting?

How the fuck is this allowed.

"We shared all your data, but you can tell us not to if you want. I mean, we already did it, but, you know how it is… 🤷‍♂️ "

And they have the nerve to call the heading “Trust and safety”. TRUST?! There’s no trust for anyone who would sell my data to the highest bidder. Or even anyone who will offer pennies.

You mean like the softwood lumber dispute that’s been going on for over 40 years where the US has put illegal tariffs on Canadian softwood exports? The one where they’ve been found in breach of the agreement multiple times and still haven’t fixed it?

Yeah, I’m sure they would never put tariffs on Mexican electric cars to protect their own auto industries.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada–United_States_softwood_lumber_dispute

Don’t worry, the US govt will put huge tariffs on them soon enough.

Unshackle their head from their shoulders.

DuckDuckMint

Notepad++

I went looking and didn’t see anything in my account either. Now does that mean they aren’t doing it in Canada? Or are they not giving us a choice to opt out?

If a company intentionally bricks your device then they are malicious and under no circumstances should you buy another product of theirs.

“To prove that you are human, adopt a pet from the local animal shelter.”

I’ve got 22 cats already, but I need to check my email!

No, they’ll just license it to all the other car makers.

Ah yes, I’m sure this crackdown will have the result of ending piracy forever.