Bob Leggitt

2023-12-10 • google monopoly firefox web standards

The article argues that Firefox is not a genuine competitor to Chrome but rather a tool used by Google to maintain the illusion of choice in a monopolistic market. It suggests that Mozilla, funded heavily by Google, serves to stif...

2026-02-22 • digital rights management fascism cory doctorow corporate governance ai

Cory Doctorow's recent endorsement of AI is criticized as a betrayal of his previous stance, framing AI as a tool of corporate fascism and manipulation.

2025-08-03 • web development technology industry capitalism software engineering foss

The article critiques the destructive impact of capitalism on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), particularly focusing on how tech elites manipulate software to ensure older versions become unusable. It argues that while FOSS i...

2025-03-24 • web development privacy indie web surveillance legacy software

The article argues that a non-commercial web could disrupt the dominance of tech giants like Google by utilizing old browsers and operating systems, which are less susceptible to surveillance. It critiques the Gemini protocol as a...

2025-08-17 • diy projects code education reform corporate governance digital literacy

The article critiques the current state of computer programming education, arguing that it is increasingly obscured by jargon and corporate interests, particularly from tech giants like Google and Microsoft. It highlights the impo...

2025-09-28 • browsing history surveillance data privacy and protection technology insights

The article explores the origins of surveillance capitalism, questioning whether the mechanisms of surveillance were developed before the actual need for them arose. It discusses the early Web's development, particularly focusing ...

2025-02-09 • intellectual property surveillance digital rights management cory doctorow enshittification

The post critiques Cory Doctorow's advocacy for 'free culture' and his role in the perceived decline of the World Wide Web, labeling him a demagogue funded by corporations like Google. It argues that his promotion of weakened inte...

2023-11-05 • technology ethics propaganda information ai

The article critiques AI assistants, arguing they serve as tools for propaganda rather than genuine information sources. It claims that these technologies, like ChatGPT and Bard, manipulate search results to present a singular, ed...

2023-10-10 • privacy google kagi duckduckgo web research subscription-based services

The blog post critiques the current state of web search engines, particularly subscription-based services like Kagi, arguing that they fail to provide genuine privacy and quality results. It highlights the decline in search qualit...

2025-12-14 • privacy google subscription censorship search engine

Subscription web search engines are merely rebranded Google services that fail to provide true privacy or quality results, perpetuating a cultural wasteland online.

2025-09-07 • surveillance public access and rights lobbying corporate governance ai

The blog post critiques the role of lobbyists, particularly those associated with the tech industry, in shaping public perception and policy regarding AI. It argues that organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) ...

2025-06-08 • privacy linux firewall software and security updates windows security cybercrime and cyber attacks

The article critiques the effectiveness of consumer firewalls, arguing that they fail to prevent unauthorized software updates and attacks on personal computers. It highlights the deceptive practices of tech companies that allow f...

2024-11-14 • consumer protection and rights business and technology ethics data privacy and protection data science and machine learning ai

The article critiques tech companies that integrate AI assistants into their products, labeling them as data traders who ignore consumer objections. It highlights the deceptive practices of companies like JetBrains and Google in d...

2024-06-02 • privacy web browsers technical research, reports and reviews mullvad vpn librewolf floorp

The blog post evaluates three privacy-focused web browsers: Floorp, Mullvad, and LibreWolf. It critiques Floorp for its lack of privacy integrity, likening it to mainstream browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera, and highlights it...

2024-05-22 • community technology industry exploitation environmental sustainability rug pull

The article critiques the pervasive 'rug pull' culture in the tech industry, particularly focusing on how companies exploit public investment and labor for profit. It argues that this model, termed 'Community as a Commodity' (CaaC...

2024-02-04 • creativity content creation capitalism hiring practices

The post critiques the current state of content marketing, arguing that many brands fail to understand the complexities of hiring creative talent and often resort to ineffective strategies. It highlights the absurdity of expecting...

2023-11-26 • capitalism authoritarianism commentary enshittification corporate governance

The article discusses the concept of 'enshittification,' introduced by Cory Doctorow, which describes how monopolistic services exploit users through lock-in tactics, leading to a decline in user experience and potential abuse. It...

2023-10-22 • technology privacy human rights surveillance biometrics

The article discusses the shift from traditional password logins to biometric authentication systems, driven by surveillance capitalism's need to monetize user data amidst declining advertising revenues. It argues that this transi...

2024-05-05 • activism propaganda capitalism conspiracy theories critical thinking

The article explores the concept of 'propaganda-hacking,' where both authority and anti-establishment figures manipulate narratives for their own gain. It discusses the toxic nature of conspiracy theories, the contradictions in so...

2024-01-14 • internet studies data collection advocacy corporate misconduct

The post discusses the decline of the World Wide Web and the increasing control of tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon over user data. It highlights a personal experience with a broadband provider that insisted on unnec...

2023-10-15 • cybersecurity data management surveillance digital rights management eviction

The article critiques the excessive security measures imposed by tech giants, arguing that these measures are designed to increase the likelihood of users losing access to their accounts. It suggests that the intention behind thes...

2023-10-01 • social media content creation user engagement elon musk

The post argues that the platform X (formerly Twitter) is on a path to irrelevance due to its owner's greed and the declining user engagement. It highlights that the majority of accounts are inactive, and the introduction of a pot...

2023-09-03 • big tech capitalism surveillance data privacy and protection corporate governance

The article critiques Big Tech's increasing focus on surveillance and data collection, suggesting that their initiatives are less about marketing and more about establishing control and selling intelligence data to authorities. It...

2025-11-23 • digital marketing consumerism personal development enshittification enlazification

The article critiques modern convenience culture, arguing that the pursuit of ease often leads to greater inefficiency and laziness. It discusses the phenomenon of 'shortcut-sink,' where individuals invest more time in avoiding ef...