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		BoiledCabbage 44 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Supreme Court's ruling practically wipes out free ... Not having access to the internet during childhood 30-40 years ago is very different than not having access to the internet as a child now. I think most people are taking your description of your experience being positive as a recommendation - one that is very unrealistic in modern times.

mixmastamyk 44 days ago [–]

I’m describing a utopian ideal yes.

I still think the open internet is not a place for children today. People forget the surveillance aspect, not to mention the other dozen negative aspects.

It’s easy enough to download things for their local use.

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