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[–] random_character_a@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Everyone should block everything from Meta

[–] ViatorOmnium@piefed.social 15 points 3 days ago

But not for the reason Russia is doing it.

[–] Gnomie@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago

and not just Meta, but everything enabling spying of the citizenry... google, ring, etc.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 days ago

"worst country you know just did a good thing".

[–] susi7802@sopuli.xyz 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

One could almost think Russia is slowly beginning to turn into a dictatorship 🤓

[–] flyos@jlai.lu 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What do you mean dictatorship? It's a "special military regime"! 🤡

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] _Nico198X_@europe.pub 1 points 3 days ago

trust me, baba. just send me a few more grandkids. we're almost there.

[–] john_t@piefed.ee 5 points 3 days ago

I mean... blocking anything from Meta benefits democracy, if only by a micron.

[–] stressballs@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Makes you wonder about Telegram.

[–] hellojack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] perestroika@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 days ago

They slowed it. Blocking Telegram would start an instant s**t volcano.

[–] Wrongdoer2@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

I'm just surprised they were using WhatsApp!