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Literally taking away the bread and circuses (hexbear.net)
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[–] grey_wolf_whenever@hexbear.net 42 points 2 years ago (1 children)

it was never profitable. Its all sort of been a big scam from the beginning

[–] usernamesaredifficul@hexbear.net 47 points 2 years ago (1 children)

the tech industry now is a lot like the 1800s rail industry in that it's changing society and hype drives investment but profitability just isn't there

[–] 2Password2Remember@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

the metaverse is the 21st century equivalent of plots of land next to planned railway developments

Death to America

[–] usernamesaredifficul@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago

yeah but also stupid