• throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works
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    22 hours ago

    No, I mean the context is, when you buy a phone from Best Buy, the sales person uses deceptive language to frame it as if your phone will not function unless you purchase a plan by asking “Would you like to activate your phone right now”, implying its locked and can’t even be used for Google Voice/VOIP calls, and as a multi-function tool (GPS, Camera, Notes, E-Reader, Audio Recorder, etc…).

    Deceptive Corporatist language.

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      22 hours ago

      Aha, okay, much clearer what you meant now. Yeah, they surely get a kickback for each new subscription.