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switching from one corporation to another isn't rebellion, it's what capitalism does what it does best, which is selling us the idea of rebellion (www.youtube.com)
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I believe the solution for all this Amazon Kindle shenanigan is not about buying a Kobo. It's about how we do not allow corporations to determine how we protest. Responsible consumption combined with political and social activism is a more sustainable way to challenge corporate power.

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[–] OrganicMustard@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I bought all my ereaders used and sold the previous ones I had. Currently have a boox one with android where I can do anything I want.

[–] mama9243@literature.cafe 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Kobo, Kindle, and Boox all have their questionable history. There is no one e-ink company with a good reputation.

political and social activism is what matters

[–] OrganicMustard@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

There are diy options like the OpenBook from open source designs and there is the PineNote that last time I checked wasn't really usable to daily drive.

Those options are more expensive, more cumbersome and you can't get them second-hand, but they are an option.