This community usually discusses consumer rights, but nobody is discussing this initiative. Is it maybe cuz Lemmy’s majority ain’t American?

  • cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 days ago

    So going on an ads platform to put the icon of a corporation to claim that this is helping? I’m really having hard times to understand the logic.

    • safesyrup@feddit.org
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      No, it won‘t. What this does is helping you take action and fight against it, knowing you are not alone. It really gives you moral support when seeing clippy on other youtube videos making you feel there are many of you who do not tolerate the bullshit.

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        2 days ago

        So using a Microsoft product to fight against corporate’s greed like Microsoft. Just use libre office or any alternative instead of “changing picture” on ads platforms.

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          And to continue my reply to your other comment, using libre office or an alternative won’t have that rallying cry effect, since you’re doing it on your own.

          It sounds dumb but many people won’t do what they believe is right if they’re alone and if the alternative is easier.

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          Just watch the video, he explains why. Don‘t hate on the initiative, he is on your side and tries to change things for the better.

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      Try to forget about the weird mascot choice. It’s just a rallying cry.

      I also don’t really get why the clippy and he probably could have picked a better avatar for people to use.

      The point is (I think) that people who know what it’s about will feel the support of all these strangers sharing their view, and people who don’t know might look it up and get sensibilized to the cause.

      • cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        Come on the video is monetized. Next week that dude will say jump and you jump? Enough with TikToker.

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          Just trying to help you understand the logic since you’re having a hard time. Starting to think you’re not trying at all… Remember understanding and agreeing aren’t the same thing.

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          How do you know the video is monetized? Just because it has advertisements does not mean he gets a cent.