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		forlorn_mammoth 18 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Investigation uncovers two sophisticated telecom s... because someone made background location access a "necessary" part of the the bluetooth stack? The cost of opting out is very high. "Mark of the beast"-- you want to participate in society, you need it.

everdrive 18 days ago [–]

Modern people seem to be incredibly weak and dependent. "I can't protect my freedom if it means giving up bluetooth!" It almost reads as satire.

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