#debrand — Public Fediverse posts

In 2022 I cut off a BUNCH of services I had paid for, some of them for many years, some I used on occasion but was always loyal. Why have I cut the cord?

Because these companies are killing the planet and everyone on it - and they're using us to do it. I am super not down with paying my measly dollars to the person poisoning me. Because they lack any ethics and over a MILLION people have died due to the negligence of just ONE social media company.

The more I remove, the better I feel.

In 2023 I cut:
- YouTube prime
- Amazon prime
- Google cloud services
- Google APIs
- Google Suite (drive, docs, email)
- Doordash
- The New York Times
- Substack
- Vans (footwear company)

I downloaded all my #amazon #audioBooks into my own library. I replaced all the services I cut with #selfHosted software (where applicable). I channeled my new-found spare money into supporting:

- mstdn.ca & kolektiva.social
- #greenPeace
- Local independant media like @thenarwhal
- Supporting creators directly

The more corporate branded scum I scour off the better I feel!

Let's support each other in #2024 and going forward. No one else has our backs. I've got yours. Hit me up if you need help transitioning services. I can probably point you in the right direction.

#freeWeb #federation #noBillionaires #noOligarchs #cutTheCord #debrand #decorporatise