I once took a government contract for rebuilding a critical piece of software to provide civic services to the under-employed.

I finished it in about a month. Was paid. And I was on a retainer for three years to provide updates.

It actually took FOUR years before it was launched live to the general public.

Best of luck convincing the underpaid govt IT to move OSes.

(me screaming at the gas station attendant from behind the bulletproof glass)

BRO CHANGE YOUR OS!

Thanks for making me think about this, genuinely - it’s good to have opinions challenged.

Not me. I plan to continue being a sweaty holier-than-thou neck beard and mock people using Windows. Brb gotta write to my dentist about how good Linux is now and recommending Arch to my general doctor who still uses a computer from 2010.

My friend shared how he was able to get a deal of $2500 a month for two kids.

I work in web dev and one of my jobs is to get you to engage more.

Maybe it’s buy more products.

Maybe it’s read more content.

Maybe it’s click on the button.

Maybe it’s like and subscribe.

Sometimes I do it with good UI. Sometimes I do it with dark patterns. Sometimes I do it by not allowing you to opt out.

I also get data to increase that number based on human behavior.

The worst part – im one of millions of people and companies who are doing this. We are all wanting your attention.