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I only want to use it for facebook marketplace, but jeez i didnt know they were taking it this far with this crap...

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[–] quips@slrpnk.net 0 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Would you happen to have a source on this?

[–] agentant@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The Edward Snowden leaks and PRISM

[–] quips@slrpnk.net 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

That is over a decade ago, hence an unreliable source on the state today.

[–] agentant@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

What, do you think they just stopped? They would have no reason to break their partnership so it's reasonable to assume it's still ongoing.

[–] sakuraba@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

honest question, why would you think there will be a source for secret spying activities?

[–] quips@slrpnk.net 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Because responsibly making a claim requires a source

[–] sakuraba@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

no source will quench your thirst for officialism