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Would also like someone to perhaps chime in too...

In the "good" old days (some of us will recall mind you), those in power ($) controlled all information flow. We now have (though not as strong as I would like it) outlets in which an individual, without corp sponsorship, can have their voice hosted and maybe heard. This is a vast improvement.

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To those wondering what I meant, I've heard the saying goes like this: "those who work in a noose-making factory should be wise to not make them too strong, lest they find themselves with one around their necks." It's not directly applicable to this instance, but more aimed towards those who are literally helping companies strengthen their walled-garden control.

those in power ($) controlled all information flow.

...replace '$' with 'knowledge (of bugs, etc.)' and that would be more accurate.

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