The concept of an emulator isn’t even that old. Like, literally all throughout the 2000s and 2010s. How did this generation grow up so oblivious to everything? “What’s an emulator?” “How do you use a computer?”
Bro, are we talking about 80 year olds or 20 year olds
Smartphones have made tech interaction ridiculously accessible and also into a locked down blackbox kinda thing at the same time. Consider how everything is a website now, and yet many people don’t know how to use a browser, as they install hundreds of apps instead.
As someone who is 25 I get some weird looks when I blankly and automatically tell people I don’t have nor will I use apps for store services. I’ll use a website happily but the busted ass apps can go fuck themselves.
All these restaurant apps being pushed like “it’s cheaper on the app!” and “you can get a free side on the app!”
And I’m almost tempted to install it, but then I remember by doing so I’m giving the company a wealth of data to slurp on me, letting them bombard me with notifications, and giving their logo a shining advertisement spot in my app drawer so every time I’m hungry I see it, and want it.
When I think about the higher non-app price in those terms, as a “privacy tax” to keep my data and my dignity, then I’m happy to pay it.
That’s also a factor, but functionality matters as well in this situation. The fact that I have a phone made in 2024 and 2/3 of fast food apps dont fucking work on my phone is kinda ridiculous. Does help remove the temptation to get the apps though, thanks Motorola you save me some privacy now let me remove your shitty default apps you motherfuckers.
The concept of an emulator isn’t even that old. Like, literally all throughout the 2000s and 2010s. How did this generation grow up so oblivious to everything? “What’s an emulator?” “How do you use a computer?”
Bro, are we talking about 80 year olds or 20 year olds
Smartphones have made tech interaction ridiculously accessible and also into a locked down blackbox kinda thing at the same time. Consider how everything is a website now, and yet many people don’t know how to use a browser, as they install hundreds of apps instead.
As someone who is 25 I get some weird looks when I blankly and automatically tell people I don’t have nor will I use apps for store services. I’ll use a website happily but the busted ass apps can go fuck themselves.
For me it’s the privacy angle that matters.
All these restaurant apps being pushed like “it’s cheaper on the app!” and “you can get a free side on the app!”
And I’m almost tempted to install it, but then I remember by doing so I’m giving the company a wealth of data to slurp on me, letting them bombard me with notifications, and giving their logo a shining advertisement spot in my app drawer so every time I’m hungry I see it, and want it.
When I think about the higher non-app price in those terms, as a “privacy tax” to keep my data and my dignity, then I’m happy to pay it.
That’s also a factor, but functionality matters as well in this situation. The fact that I have a phone made in 2024 and 2/3 of fast food apps dont fucking work on my phone is kinda ridiculous. Does help remove the temptation to get the apps though, thanks Motorola you save me some privacy now let me remove your shitty default apps you motherfuckers.