> But what if the desire is not to harm some obnoxious company, but instead to reduce their influence in the market?
replyI don't see the difference. How would you reduce their influence without harming them?
I was challenging the assertion that buying and freeing is better than not engaging at all. I think the better comment would have been to indicate there is not likely a general rule. Devils and details and all that.
replyIt depends on the degree to which the hardware is subsidized, if at all.
replyI suppose we should also account for the fact that it takes resources away from a less obnoxious competitor, assuming one exists.
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