…ial media posts. Advertisements are subtly embedded in every platform, and rarely labeled properly. Our posts, drafts, and browsing history are logged and sold. We don’t form our own websites or create our own platforms — instead, we give a massive site all our personal information, freely give away our own creative output, and consume poorly regulated advertisements for the privilege of doing so. (Shoutout to Medium.com for making it possible for me to earn money on this piece). All while payin…
…ike Portugal after the FCC’s vote on December 14th? Absolutely. Because we are like that right now. T-Mobile is currently offering users a free Netflix subscription if they sign up for a cell phone plan. AT&T’s unlimited data plan includes access to HBO. Facebook accepts ad revenue from literally any alt-right shitbag who applies, which last year caused all our country-boy dipshit relatives to turn into conspiracy theorists who believe Hillary Clinton runs a pedophilic pizza parlor.