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0 points2OEH8eoCRo04y ago0 comments

That's how everybody is here. Nobody takes a principled stand when it involves even the slightest sacrifice.

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Sample size of 1, but I have been choosing mostly open source/free for years and I don't think I am alone.

That said, these days Linux is just more convenient than the alternatives for me personally. Same goes for Firefox (still).

But they’re sure to let you know that all things being equal they’d certainly take the principled option.

Most people don’t have the time or energy at the end of the day to take principled stands on every issue.

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