They call a #phone an “evil rectangle” now.
Like…what? I just called my mom while I was on a freaking bus. I can use it to chat with you all while on the bus, too. That's not evil. That's amazing! When I was a kid I dreamed of being able to do that.
So what if some apps are toxic? Don't install them. Install an alternative. Then the toxic apps can't bother you.
And don't tell me you can't find any alternatives. That's a skill issue. There are always alternatives.
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2026-08-13 01:46:08 UTCEvent JSON
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