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[–] ValueSubtracted@startrek.website 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Okay, but what is your point exactly? You seem to be arguing with...something.

[–] Cypher@lemmy.world -3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

CBC’s prediction isn’t worth much when we have precedent that says otherwise.

[–] ValueSubtracted@startrek.website 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is there any indication whatsoever that Facebook is willing to enter into negotiations with the government over this? If there is, I missed it.

[–] Cypher@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There are those who learn from history and those who are doomed to repeat it.

[–] ValueSubtracted@startrek.website 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Do you have anything to add beyond platitudes?

[–] Cypher@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Facebook is a corporation. Corporations operate for profit.

If negotiating would lead to continued profit they will negotiate.

I didn’t realise this was c/explainlikeimfive but here we are.

Always good to interact with your peers.

[–] Rocket@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago

Corporations operate for profit.

Nonprofit and not-for-profit corporations have entered the chat...