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Most of the modern internet is indistinguishable from what we used to call malware (hexbear.net)
submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Dirt_Owl@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
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Every site is trying to pull a Bonzai Buddy now.

"We need all your info for advertising, not you can't opt out unless you make an account and give us your email. Oops, looks like I hid the opt-out under a subheader. Amazon is now profiling you."

WE USED TO CALL THAT SHIT A VIRUS.

ITS EVERY. FUCKING. WEBSITE. NOW

"Hi I'm going to block this entire site until you give me your info, this is very cool and normal."

Capitalism ruined the internet. The whole thing is malware now.

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[-] D61@hexbear.net 27 points 10 months ago

Me: goes to website to use its function

website popup: "Oh, you're using your cell phone to visit me! I look WAY better in an app!"

Me: can't figure out a way around the popup and surrenders to the app download

website's app popup: "We're sorry but your cellphone is too old, I can't be installed."

Me: goes to website on a computer made from parts from before the website and my cellphone existed

website: "Hey thanks for logging in, lets get to work"

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