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I think that's reasonable though. I haven't used Windows or any Microsoft product for over 10 years. However, I accept that that means I use software which is relatively obscure and unpopular. I'm happy with my choice, but I don't expect to enforce it on others, and I think it's entirely reasonable (even if it doesn't personally please me) that when communicating with others for work purposes I should use a medium that is used by virtually everyone else rather than expecting them to adopt mine.


question, how far does this logic go? would you expect people to consider the environmental ramifications if they use a v12 20liter car to go to the grocery store every day? or whether its proper to prepare A LOT of food and just throw out what you dont eat?

Why is responsibility for the software YOU decide to use somehow not something you get, but responsibility for the car you choose to drive is most certainly something you get


The world would be a lot better if people didn't use obnoxious tools for jobs. No, you shouldn't be commuting in your truck that is a tool meant to haul things. Doubly so if it's within walking distance and the weather conditions are favorable.




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