@lrvick It's not only unethical. It's appalling and...

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@lrvick It's not only unethical. It's appalling and disgusting.
Not only they force you to give your private health data to tech corporations, but is also the perfect example of how people without economic resources to buy one of those horrible devices will be out of the health system.
#SocialMedicine.

Like 12 March at 20:59 | Wall-to-wall | Open on todon.eu

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Tim Gatewood

@meanmicio @lrvick How are you accessing the internet w/o an Android or Apple device?

There are programs where you can get an Android tablet for very little money.

For example, T-mobile offers them for free with a $25/month line, so you wouldn't even need to find a wifi Hotspot. And AARP had an ad in a recent issue of their magazine about a tablet for seniors that was just $20 total if you have wifi.

Those are just 2 of several options.

12 March at 21:17 | Open on mastodon.world

Luis Falcon

@timgatewood @lrvick Yes. I access Internet without Google or Apple. You can use @volla or @PINE64 as your phones, and the #pinetime as your smartwatch. Use Libre, #privacy respecting operating systems.
It's not a matter of money, is a matter of #freedom and making a more equitable, just society. 🤗

12 March at 21:41 | Open on todon.eu

Tim Gatewood

@meanmicio @lrvick @volla @PINE64 Are you here in the USA? I ask because I have never heard of any of those here.

Also, I'm sorry that it was unclear that I was addressing just the economic aspects in response to your comment that this sort of policy hurts those who cannot afford the tech. Maybe not everyone can get the tech, but there are options that make it more accessible than you might think.

12 March at 21:46 | Open on mastodon.world