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Like, maybe not because of censorship per se, but maybe for abusing their power as an oligopoly or going against the desire of their users?

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[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I upvoted you because in an idealistic world that would be true, but shareholders only care about the money.

[–] Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

And... it's a duopoly. What are you going to do, stop using Visa and MasterCard?

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 4 points 4 days ago

No practically and not right now. But people could make some easy adjustments to reduce their revenues at the very least.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

So doesn't the ban actually hurt VISA and MasterCards bottom line?

[–] MudMan@fedia.io 1 points 3 days ago

In the way you spitting in the ocean hurts the landmass of Africa.