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Using it is an entirely different thing from recommending, promoting or especially funding it.
Using is promoting IMO, but to each their own.
That's not an opinion. That's factually incorrect.
Using something provides social proof, builds brand loyalty, and by sharing that you use it, generates publicity, however small.
So I'm going to go ahead and disagree with your assessment in its entirety, and judging by the tone of your response, I'll move on from interacting with you further.
Enjoy your day.
No.
What brand are you referring to? Do you know what this is? It's not a product, it's free software.
That would be promotion if you did that, but it's not part of using it.
That's probably smart.
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Yeah dude, clearly not a brand here. Just... Branded merch. Clearly this is not a brand.
You just did this very thing, demonstrating my point.
Yeah, it would have been. But I felt the need to address your completely incorrect statements.
So you think using a piece of software promotes brand loyalty to...a line of clothing? I'm just not seeing the logic there. Buying the clothing is promoting and funding it. Using the software is not
I did no such thing. You need to read more carefully. I didn't tell anyone I use it. Because I don't use it.
And yet here you are again making a fool of yourself. Listen to your heart, brother.
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