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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

I've been don't this as an American for years.

Why doesn't the US test baby car seats for side impacts but the EU does?

Why does the US allow Teflon pans but the EU doesn't?

Why does the the US not federally regulate internet privacy in meaningful ways but the EU has GDPR?

The answer for all these is that the EU keeps its citizens safe while the US keeps its billionaires safe.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

the third one is actual power

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Honestly, US market propaganda was so overwhelming that i didn't even realize there were that many amazing european services or products! It feels good!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Usually gets you a better experience too, albeit with some getting used to

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Me on Qobuz

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

When I switched to Vivaldi I felt like a king

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

The browser that's proprietary and chrome based? Or are you talking about something else?