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DVDs and public transit: Boycott drives people to ditch Big Tech to protest ICE (text.npr.org)
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In Portland, Ore., Brittany Trahan started buying DVDs rather than paying for Netflix and Apple TV, while Lisa Shannon has been relying on public transit instead of taking an Uber. And in McDonough, Ga., Brian Seymour II has been embracing the cold to shop locally instead of buying through Amazon.

They're among a growing number of Americans participating in a boycott this month, targeting tech companies who, they believe, are not doing enough to stand up against President Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown.

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[–] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

lol. I was boycotting more than I thought. Seriously though its practically a fight to do things without a cell phone now.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    And specifically an Android or IOS phone, and bit by bit, a sanctioned, non-rooted OS.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    I mean without one entirely. Like a non app option. I mean even if its a super libre free as in freedom hardware and software with stallmans personal seal of approval I still don't want to be forced to use only that one option. I should be able to use a web portal or mail a check or come in person.

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