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[–] DrunkAnRoot@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

"localhost tracking" idk what the big zuck was expecting everyone to cheer and say take my data

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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

Fuck forgot whatsapp was meta, I am compromised so the dickbags

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[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 1 point 1 year ago

Fuck, me too. I barely even use it... uninstalled.

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[–] Cyber@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

I don't think you're forced to use it.

I'm certainly not - and surprisingly I'm still able to function and communicate with others.

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