Alberto Chimal
What's the difference between #Mastodon and #Threads? Next time someone tells you they're both not-#Twitter and that's it, #recommend them to read this #article by @pluralistic. It's about #capitalism, #monopolies and the way #corporate #SocialMedia has locked us in their #VirtualSpaces, without right to appeal.
https://doctorow.medium.com/let-the-platforms-burn-6fb3e6c0d980
#AbolishFacebook #AbolishMeta #AbolishZuckerberg #AbolishMusk
Jul 9, 2023 at 7:50pmWeb
Show threadBrandon_BaezJul 9, 2023
@albertochimal @pluralistic mastodon is free/libre and threads is a comercial service.
Show threadHippasus500 aka jwn2Jul 9, 2023

@pluralistic @albertochimal

Nice piece by Doctorow. For me, the essential point is that no single for-profit entity is capable of mediating the interests of all of humanity, or even 10% of it. It necessarily puts its interests ahead of all whom it purports to serve.

Show threadDźwiedziuJul 9, 2023

@Hippasus500
Literally “not in this [capitalist] economy”.

@pluralistic @albertochimal

Show threadHippasus500 aka jwn2Jul 10, 2023

@dzwiedziu @pluralistic @albertochimal

I’m in favor of capitalism. But I’m opposed to its excesses. That’s why I’m in favor of government regulation, too.

Show threadDźwiedziuJul 10, 2023

@Hippasus500
Capitalism is excess. Profit accumulation by any means is the essential part of capitalism.

@pluralistic @albertochimal

Show threadAlberto ChimalJul 10, 2023
@Hippasus500 @pluralistic Yes, that's a crucial point.
Show threadhachreJul 9, 2023
@albertochimal @pluralistic a bit ironic how this is posted on medium
Show threadHuang Fei HongJul 10, 2023

@albertochimal @pluralistic

By associating ourselves (internationally or locally), we could grow platforms like this, holding raffles, offering discounts (whether in our own businesses or those of others who want to collaborate), holding contests, etc. With the power of organized common people, we could take power away from corporations.