NFC is just the technology that tap for payment uses, but there are other use cases for it.

You can absolutely do this. My father regularly gets discounts on big ticket items like TVs. Most of the time he just asks and they take 5-10% off.

Exactly how is it fear mongering to point out that Google has been taking steps towards preventing the GrapheneOS devs from accessing the Android source code?

If anyone is planning on purchasing the new Motorola phone with the intention of using it with GrapheneOS they should be aware of what Google is trying to do and the risks associated.

Does it matter since Google seems intent on killing them?

I still haven’t forgiven Sony for shipping malware in their CDs, Lenovo will never get approval from me.

Parental controls are a thing that exist. Used to be parents were responsible for monitoring what their children do, not the government or private corporations

Bro, I’m not denigrating anyone for spending money on Amazon. I’m guilty of forgetting the moral and ethical implications for a short term dopamine rush too.

But I’m not going to delude myself into thinking I had to spend money with them.

My problem is with people using flimsy excuses trying to assuage their guilt for doing something they knew was wrong.

What, taking responsibility for your choices?

I do. It’s just the claim that people aren’t personally responsible for where they choose to spend their money is preposterous.

Companies like Amazon can’t exist if people don’t buy from them. The fact that you think people have to buy from them is the problem.

No one has to spend their money with Amazon. There’s always going to be a personal responsibility aspect when people willingly do something they know is wrong.