> freedom only really matters when you can’t do the thing you’re trying to do.
Disagree, or at least think there’s a need to clarify. This makes it look like a freedom is only occasionally relevant.
This kind of freedom derived from decentralization also exists as a persistent threat against bad behavior. If users can leave and bring their stuff with them, that constrains the choices that the platform can even consider.
Attempts to centralize should be seen as strategic attempts to change the landscape in a way that makes it easier to exploit users.
Disagree, or at least think there’s a need to clarify. This makes it look like a freedom is only occasionally relevant.
This kind of freedom derived from decentralization also exists as a persistent threat against bad behavior. If users can leave and bring their stuff with them, that constrains the choices that the platform can even consider.
Attempts to centralize should be seen as strategic attempts to change the landscape in a way that makes it easier to exploit users.