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Because they claimed they cared about this sort of thing. For a while, it seemed as if they meant it.




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Parent is voted down but the cynicism, unfortunately, is well founded. Not to victim blame but there is a certain amount of distrust and suspicion we all should have with regards to any profit seeking entity - especially one that does not rely on you paying them - that makes outrage at these entities for ‘betraying us’ laughable at best.

Maybe “brain cells” is harsh but do at least use your instinct.




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