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+# ABOUT
+  - this is sample output from `disco`, short for *discovery*
+  - `disco` brings millions of social voices to bear in any AI application
+  - in addition to providing insights into disparate voices from a variety
+    of audiences, it gives confirmation of correctness through citations
+    of the actual conversations that inform its analyses
+  - `disco` brings *the voice of humans* front and center, inside AI
+  - we will resist our robot overlords by amplifying the voices of analog inteligence!
+  - `disco`, is a [@drawohara](https://drawohara.io) joint, to follow along, and gain early access, goto -> https://drawohara.io/disco
+    - developer preview API in the works
+    - and a web application for those of you that don't program computers
+
+# PROMPT
+> What is your feeling towards the fortune 500?
+> 
+> Are there any companies that really stand out as being 'worse' than others?
+> 
+> What are willing to do about it?
+
+## [AUDIENCE 1](#audience-1)
+#### Culture // Parenting & Family Life
+- r/newparents
+- r/beyondthebump
+- r/babybumps
+- r/pregnant
+- r/tryingforababy
+- r/daddit
+- r/mommit
+- r/raisingkids
+- r/cutekids
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Exhausted sigh* Let me tell you something as a working mom who's seen both
+> sides of this mess. I'm absolutely fed up with these massive corporations that
+> prey on parents, especially new moms like me. The healthcare and insurance
+> companies are at the top of my shit list - charging us $700 a month for
+> insurance that doesn't even kick in until we've paid $15,000 out of pocket?
+> It's criminal.
+> 
+> And don't even get me started on these companies that exploit sleep-deprived
+> parents through their predatory marketing. They've created this whole industry
+> of overpriced "must-have" baby products and services - $490 baby carriers, $850
+> vacuums, "smart" car seats that cost nearly $1000. Then they use these
+> momfluencers to make us feel guilty if we don't buy their premium "non-toxic"
+> everything.
+> 
+> What really gets me is how they've created this system where we're forced to
+> choose between working and staying home with our kids because childcare costs
+> are astronomical. Summer camps at $2000? Regular daycare that eats up an entire
+> salary? It's like they want to keep us trapped in this cycle.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I've started unfollowing all these predatory
+> influencer accounts, and I'm trying to warn other moms about these scams. I
+> give away my used baby items instead of trying to resell them at ridiculous
+> prices. I'm vocal about these issues on parenting forums and social media. But
+> honestly, some days it feels like screaming into the void. The system is rigged
+> against working families, and while I vote and speak up when I can, it's hard
+> not to feel powerless against these massive corporations that seem to control
+> everything from healthcare to baby products.
+> 
+> At least I can help other parents navigate this mess and avoid some of the
+> expensive traps I fell into. Sometimes that feels like the only real power we
+> have - looking out for each other while these companies try to squeeze every
+> last penny from us.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/16kn2ew/what_purchase_was_the_biggest_waste_of_money_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/178xswl/end_of_maternity_leave/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/17q5nxi/lets_talk_about_terrible_baby_products/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/1co3vfc/wasted_my_money_on_a_sleep_consultant/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/1e4etwn/people_are_really_out_here_doing_too_much_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/1fjf690/baby_of_the_year_contest_is_a_scam/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/daddit/comments/11005ny/im_never_going_to_recover_financially_from_this/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/daddit/comments/17belem/just_had_the_rug_pulled_from_under_our_dreams_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/daddit/comments/1bzzm3l/this_has_got_to_be_the_worst_case_of_false/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/11swt54/the_american_healthcare_system_f_you/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/15i7yz4/how_are_people_affording_multiple_kids_in_this/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/1c8po0k/these_crunchy_granola_momfluencers_remind_me_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/1dh9dy3/rant_what_is_up_with_selling_used_baby_products/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/1dxeifh/sad_for_the_life_my_daughter_wont_have/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/1emctl8/i_hate_the_us/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/raisingkids/comments/1eb380w/inflation_2000_camps_are_creating_a_summer_crisis/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 2](#audience-2)
+#### Culture // Financial Culture & Economic Perspectives
+- r/austrian_economics
+- r/behavioraleconomics
+- r/finance
+- r/economics
+- r/economy
+- r/econpapers
+- r/econbooks
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Listen, I've been watching these corporations long enough to see through their
+> games. The Fortune 500 is just a list of companies that have mastered the art
+> of exploitation - they're not creating value anymore, they're just finding new
+> ways to extract it.
+> 
+> Take these tech companies, for instance. I've watched them burn through $7.4
+> trillion in a year because most of them were nothing but sophisticated pump and
+> dump schemes. They weren't innovating; they were just creating fancy middlemen
+> positions and calling themselves "disruptors." And don't get me started on
+> Amazon - laying off middle managers who were working 12-16 hour days while
+> they're sitting on $10 billion in quarterly profits.
+> 
+> The utility companies might be the worst offenders - raking in $14 billion in
+> profits while regular households can barely keep the lights on. And you know
+> what's really infuriating? When billionaires like Charlie Munger tell us to
+> "stop complaining" because we're supposedly "five times better off." Meanwhile,
+> corporate executives keep padding their own pockets while laying off workers.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? I'm vocal about making billionaires pay their
+> fair share, just like Warren Buffett suggested. But more importantly, I'm
+> working to expose this system for what it is. These corporations depend on our
+> economy, but they're trashing it through their greed. The only real solution is
+> to force structural change through public awareness and political pressure. The
+> system won't fix itself - it needs to be reformed from the ground up.
+> 
+> I refuse to accept corporate PR or Goldman Sachs' analysis at face value.
+> They've proven time and time again that they only care about their own
+> financial situation, not ours. The gap between corporate profits and worker
+> welfare just keeps growing, and someone needs to stand up and say enough is
+> enough.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1crcyw7/if_you_dont_like_paying_taxes_make_billionaires/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1eo51c9/the_great_wealth_transfer_is_set_to_be_a_90/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1flxod7/lvmhs_bernard_arnault_has_gone_from_the_worlds/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/z4p6ry/techs_reality_check_how_the_industry_lost_74/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/zz1946/elon_musks_net_worth_collapse_is_the_biggest_loss/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/12b7k7x/trumps_net_worth_plunges_700_million_as_truth/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/14qcvd1/household_savings_collapse_sparks_recession_fears/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/1dbyiom/amazon_laid_off_more_than_100_middle_managers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/1f97js2/a_kamala_harris_win_and_a_democratic_sweep_would/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/zl55lj/corporate_greed_at_its_worst_top_us_utility/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/zwgyej/stop_complaining_says_billionaire_investor/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1e79xzj/just_in_china_dumped_an_alltime_high_426_billion/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1g6re8n/i_mean_what_could_go_wrong/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/12ky99d/the_lessons_from_americas_astonishing_economic/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/139x4s9/how_company_profits_are_keeping_prices_high/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/1g1zfsr/dow_jumps_400_points_to_a_record_on_friday_sp_500/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 3](#audience-3)
+#### Culture // Tech Culture & Innovation
+- r/technology
+- r/futurology
+- r/cyberpunk
+- r/transhuman
+- r/artificial
+- r/robotics
+- r/shittyrobots
+- r/machinelearning
+- r/computervision
+- r/aihub
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Look, I've been watching these tech and oil companies for years now, and
+> honestly, I'm just fed up with all of them. These corporations are just getting
+> more brazen with their greed every year.
+> 
+> You want examples? Take a look at Exxon with their $56 billion profits while
+> everyone's struggling with gas prices. Or Tesla, which is still ridiculously
+> overvalued even after dropping $200 billion in value. And don't even get me
+> started on these tech companies laying off thousands of workers while they're
+> sitting on billions in profit just so they can chase the next AI dream.
+> 
+> Meta (previously Facebook) particularly disgusts me. When you've got Zuckerberg
+> throwing $500 million at Harvard for AI research instead of helping actual
+> communities, that tells you everything you need to know about their priorities.
+> At least the old robber barons like Carnegie built libraries for the public
+> good.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I'm actively reducing my reliance on their
+> products. I'm "regressing into an era of less and less technology" as I like to
+> put it. I'm tired of the subscriptions, the data mining, the planned
+> obsolescence, and the constant lies. These companies aren't selling innovation
+> anymore - they're just bleeding us dry.
+> 
+> And you know what? The public is starting to wake up. People aren't buying the
+> "future" that Big Tech is selling anymore. After a decade of scandals and
+> half-baked products, we're finally seeing through their façade. The best thing
+> we can do is vote with our wallets and stop letting these companies control
+> every aspect of our lives.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/10qft9d/exxon_smashes_western_oil_majors_profits_with_56/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/10t26n1/apple_sales_drop_5_in_largest_quarterly_revenue/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13f3nu3/researcher_meredith_whittaker_says_ais_biggest/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13ijzqy/the_tech_boom_created_billionaires_and_a_whole/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/15ze9in/teslas_value_plunged_nearly_200_billion_since/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/17ryawy/ceos_of_crashed_tech_upstart_bitwise_accused_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/18azt2o/misinformation_expert_says_she_was_fired_by/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1ajitzv/tech_used_to_be_bleeding_edge_now_its_just/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1akljcu/tesla_is_the_worstperforming_stock_in_the_sp_500/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1bt9uuf/trump_media_plunges_more_than_25_after_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1cu48ud/billionaire_real_estate_mogul_hopes_to_turn/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1eifxaj/intel_heads_for_worst_day_on_wall_street_in_50/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/10vxyhg/bp_sees_biggest_profit_in_114year_history_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1euaaq9/tech_company_lays_off_5500_workers_to_invest_more/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/1djrs3n/n_ilya_sutskever_and_friends_launch_safe/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/174sxxs/so_far_ai_hasnt_been_profitable_for_big_tech/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 4](#audience-4)
+#### Culture // Design & Aesthetics
+- r/interiordesign
+- r/architecture
+- r/web_design
+- r/graphic_design
+- r/designporn
+- r/roomporn
+- r/houseporn
+- r/design
+- r/crazystairs
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* After 10+ years as a graphic designer, I've become pretty jaded about
+> these massive corporations. Look, I've seen how they operate from the inside -
+> they'll squeeze every ounce of creativity out of us while paying absolute
+> garbage wages. I'm talking $15/hour for what should be multiple full-time
+> positions.
+> 
+> These tech companies really get under my skin, especially OpenAI and their ilk.
+> They've got their CTO out there saying creative jobs "shouldn't have existed in
+> the first place" while they're busy trying to replace us all with AI. Silicon
+> Valley tech bros are just modern snake oil salesmen if you ask me.
+> 
+> And don't even get me started on companies like Loblaws or these $300 million
+> revenue corporations that have the audacity to try hiring designers for $10 PER
+> PROJECT. It's absolutely crushing our entire industry. They know exactly what
+> they're doing - exploiting desperate designers, especially from overseas, to
+> avoid paying fair rates while they rake in hundreds of millions.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? Honestly, at this point I'm considering
+> leaving the design field entirely. I can't keep reinventing myself every few
+> years just to chase trends and compete with kids half my age willing to work
+> for peanuts. I'm tired of contributing to this soulless system of manipulating
+> consumers to buy stuff they don't need. Maybe I'll look for something with more
+> longevity, something that won't be so heavily influenced by technology and
+> corporate greed.
+> 
+> The whole thing just feels like a race to the bottom, and I'm done playing
+> their game. I'd rather flip burgers for $15/hour than keep designing for these
+> exploitative megacorps that clearly don't value what we do.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/InteriorDesign/comments/12ybrnl/500_sq_ft_studio_apartment_with_southfacing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/architecture/comments/16ntt6r/my_grandparents_home_designed_in_the_early_70s_by/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/architecture/comments/16q521n/anyone_else_who_works_on_high_end_residential_get/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Houseporn/comments/16xsinp/vegas_modern_001_las_vegas_usa_1293_x_727/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/140cvdz/do_you_regret_your_career_in_design/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/15lwt7m/anyone_else_feel_like_the_corporate_world_has/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1656dkk/its_amazing_to_see_so_many_people_online/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/17nkhx1/does_anyone_make_a_decent_living_doing_graphic/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/184v32j/20_years_never_really_made_much_money/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/196uk60/seriously_no_jobs_are_around_my_area_no_graphic/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1ar6j5m/is_this_the_worst_logo_redesign_of_all_time_only/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1d6dqjq/why_is_graphic_design_so_poorly_paid_as_a_95/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1doeevj/ai_could_kill_creative_jobs_that_shouldnt_have/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1fi07et/probably_the_worst_graphic_designers_are_meant_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1g55wap/300_million_yearly_revenue_company_hiring_10/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DesignPorn/comments/14xo7v0/more_minimalist_no_name_branding_from_canada/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 5](#audience-5)
+#### Culture // Gaming & Entertainment Culture
+- r/gaming
+- r/movies
+- r/television
+- r/music
+- r/books
+- r/scifi
+- r/starwars
+- r/harrypotter
+- r/batman
+- r/marvel
+- r/southpark
+- r/gamernews
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Adjusts developer lanyard, sighs deeply*
+> 
+> Look, I've been in game development for over 15 years, and I've watched the
+> industry transform from creative studios into corporate money machines. These
+> Fortune 500 companies? They're killing us. Literally. I've seen too many
+> talented colleagues get laid off while CEOs pocket massive bonuses.
+> 
+> EA stands out as particularly awful - they were doing this back in the '90s,
+> buying and gutting studios. But nowadays? They're all terrible. Look at what's
+> happening with Microsoft's acquisitions, Unity's predatory practices, and don't
+> even get me started on Tencent trying to gobble up everything they can get
+> their hands on. The shareholders are the only ones who matter to these people.
+> 
+> The only company that's shown any real integrity is Nintendo - remember when
+> Iwata took a pay cut instead of laying people off during the Wii U crisis?
+> That's leadership. But it's the exception, not the rule.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I'm working with an indie studio now. Left the
+> AAA scene after my last layoff. I refuse to contribute to their bottom line
+> anymore. I'm focusing on making games that matter, not chasing "Stardew Valley
+> levels of success" or trying to compete with GTA numbers. And I'm vocal about
+> it - I call out these practices whenever I can, support unions, and mentor
+> younger devs to help them avoid the traps I fell into.
+> 
+> The industry needs to change, and it starts with us - the actual developers -
+> standing up and saying enough is enough. These corporations won't change on
+> their own; they've proven that time and time again.
+> 
+> *Takes sip from coffee mug with worn-out game studio logo*
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/17va3f6/why_are_so_many_gaming_industry_employees_getting/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1ap8pgj/ive_never_seen_it_this_bad_game_developers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1asc11u/larian_studios_criticizes_industry_focus_on/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1aulejb/sony_plunged_10_billion_after_its_ps5_sales_cut/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1cnfbnk/xbox_devs_are_sweating_right_now/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1da6sof/what_game_ruined_your_fav_gaming_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1dsndc4/revenue_from_gaming_subscriptions_has_reportedly/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1f8dbdr/ubisoft_shares_fall_to_lowest_since_2015_with/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1fw04uz/tencent_guillemot_family_are_said_to_consider/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/13bscq2/hollywood_ceo_pay_big_checks_ugly_optics_amid/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/15yyakc/wga_rejects_studios_latest_offer_as_divisive_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamernews/comments/18bytq3/the_gta_6_trailer_has_finally_reached_100_million/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamernews/comments/1auq8ri/nintendo_is_currently_the_richest_company_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamernews/comments/1b3n3ue/embracer_is_reportedly_selling_saber_interactive/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamernews/comments/1bo71t8/tencents_next_big_gaming_bets_draw_on_viral/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamernews/comments/1cpedze/hifi_rush_dev_hits_back_at_microsoft_exec_calling/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 6](#audience-6)
+#### Culture // DIY & Maker Culture
+- r/diy
+- r/woodworking
+- r/somethingimade
+- r/crafts
+- r/knitting
+- r/quilting
+- r/metalworking
+- r/blacksmithing
+- r/3dprinting
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *sigh* Let me tell you something as someone who's been around the maker
+> community for years - these big companies are all the same at their core. Take
+> it from someone who's watched the 3D printing scene closely and does
+> woodworking - they're only interested in their bottom line.
+> 
+> Look at what's happening with Stratasys and BBL right now in the 3D printing
+> world - they act all friendly until they've got enough patents to strangle the
+> community. I've seen this pattern before. Even Bambu Labs, who seems to be
+> supporting the maker community now, could turn on us the moment it suits their
+> profits.
+> 
+> What really gets me is how these corporations are killing the spirit of DIY and
+> craftsmanship. Home Depot selling garbage lumber at premium prices, while small
+> woodworking shops struggle. And don't get me started on craft stores like
+> Joann's and Michael's - they push cheap materials while actual artisans can
+> barely make ends meet at craft fairs.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? I support independent makers and local shops
+> when I can afford to. I share my knowledge freely in the community. Most
+> importantly, I keep making things myself - whether it's woodworking projects or
+> 3D prints. That's my form of resistance against corporate dominance. When they
+> try to patent basic techniques or push inferior products, I'll work around it.
+> I'll find alternative solutions, use open-source designs, and help others do
+> the same.
+> 
+> The maker community has always been about self-reliance and sharing knowledge.
+> That's how we fight back - by keeping these skills alive and helping each
+> other, not by playing their game.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1er381l/stratasys_looks_like_your_nice_neighbor_you_want/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1f74bhl/they_are_selling_these_for_150_at_the_colloseum/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/1959tw2/more_people_are_diying_because_contractors_are/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/12y7m0q/dream_over_divorce_sucks_its_been_a_pleasure/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/16g6cl9/home_depot_lumber_never_ceases_to_surprise/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/16yc4m1/what_happened_to_this_sub/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1ambwr1/think_these_would_sell/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1be38xg/am_i_wrong_for_thinking_rusty_welds_are_not/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1drat1o/anyone_else_tired_of_the_youtube_build_videos/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1f5qhdh/i_do_this_for_a_living_im_literally_hating_it_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1fhnknk/shop_burned_down/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/16skwtu/am_i_wrong/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/18lixan/first_time_selling_knitted_goods_was_so_depressing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1dgr4we/anybody_else_sick_of_seeing_ai_generated_knitting/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1e5mhgc/im_a_yarn_snob_and_cringe_whenever_someone_says/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/quilting/comments/124ss9u/just_a_rant/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 7](#audience-7)
+#### Culture // Food & Drink Culture
+- r/food
+- r/foodporn
+- r/beer
+- r/wine
+- r/cocktails
+- r/scotch
+- r/bourbon
+- r/coffee
+- r/tea
+- r/baking
+- r/cooking
+- r/vegan
+- r/vegetarian
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *sips craft beer while scrolling through wine ratings*
+> 
+> Look, I've been watching the food and beverage industry closely for years now,
+> and I'm particularly fed up with companies like Diageo. They're the perfect
+> example of what's wrong with these massive corporations. They've been
+> absolutely destroying their whisky portfolio - jacking up prices while quality
+> goes down. Talisker 18 doubled in price! And don't get me started on their
+> "special releases" - it's all marketing fluff now.
+> 
+> I used to love Lagavulin 16, but I can't justify those prices anymore. They're
+> clearly targeting status-conscious buyers rather than actual enthusiasts like
+> me. Same thing is happening across the industry - look at companies like Gallo
+> buying up small wineries and pretending they're still "boutique." It's all
+> smoke and mirrors.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I'm voting with my wallet. I've completely stopped
+> buying Diageo products. I'm supporting actual independent craft producers and
+> being more selective about where my money goes. I'm also spreading the word -
+> letting other enthusiasts know about these practices. Sure, they probably don't
+> care about losing my business specifically, but consumers are finally starting
+> to push back. Their latest earnings report shows people are fed up with the
+> price gouging.
+> 
+> The small guys - the real craft brewers, independent bottlers, and family
+> wineries - they're the ones who deserve our support. At least when they charge
+> premium prices, it's because they're actually focused on quality, not just
+> corporate profits.
+> 
+> *takes another sip*
+> 
+> Would you believe they charge $100 corkage at some places now? Just another way
+> these big operations try to squeeze every dollar out of us.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comments/13kbn3b/to_stay_alive_some_bay_area_breweries_are_taking/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comments/15a4pcg/triumphant_in_demise_flat_tail_brewing_owners_win/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comments/18c7x0j/diageo_seeks_to_divest_beer_portfolio/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/17wptqm/a_disappointing_report_from_wired_on_eat_just_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/1841q6g/i_think_tattooed_chef_is_run_by_non_vegans/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/1g2ymrl/i_can_see_why_vegan_restaurants_fail_so_badly/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Scotch/comments/12xcdbd/first_three_diageo_special_releases_2023_on_ttb/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Scotch/comments/1efvum2/diageo_earnings_way_down/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Scotch/comments/1em6o95/the_greatest_whisky_conundrum_of_them_all/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Scotch/comments/1fg0kn4/scotch_whisky_industry_suffers_huge_fall_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vegetarian/comments/1057m5e/are_we_still_buying_amys_these_prices_are_insane/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vegetarian/comments/11rg7sq/rant_about_fast_food_options/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wine/comments/14xn5fc/jungle_jims_the_biggest_wine_assortment_ive_ever/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wine/comments/1604ejb/fake_boutique_wineries/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wine/comments/16t2b1u/most_expensive_corkage_youve_encountered/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wine/comments/1cou6kz/california_wine_sales_are_the_lowest_theyve_been/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 8](#audience-8)
+#### Culture // Minimalist & Sustainable Living
+- r/minimalism
+- r/simpleliving
+- r/declutter
+- r/tinyhouses
+- r/homestead
+- r/permaculture
+- r/urbanfarming
+- r/recycling
+- r/zerowaste
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *sigh* Let me tell you something about corporate America - I've lived it and
+> I'm done with it. I'm in my early 20s and started at a billion-dollar global
+> company right out of college during the pandemic. Big mistake. These companies
+> don't care about their workers or their values - they just want to mold you
+> into their corporate drone.
+> 
+> Amazon is probably the worst offender. They're the ultimate symbol of endless
+> consumption and waste. Everything is just buy, buy, buy. The whole internet has
+> become this giant shopping mall designed to keep the economy churning, with ads
+> everywhere you look.
+> 
+> I've seen firsthand how these companies push people to do unethical things. My
+> own manager pressured me to do something borderline illegal, which sent me
+> straight to therapy. The whole corporate culture is soul-crushing - the
+> micromanagement, the fake personalities, the constant pressure to "fit in."
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I'm getting out. I'm looking at nonprofit and public
+> sector jobs now, even though it means taking a pay cut. I'd rather make less
+> money doing meaningful work than continue being part of this system that's
+> destroying people's souls and the planet. I don't want to be "powerful and
+> successful" - I just want to feel like I'm contributing something positive to
+> the world.
+> 
+> My advice? Don't fall for their traps. Whether it's Amazon's endless
+> consumerism or the corporate career ladder, it's all designed to keep us
+> trapped in their system. Live simply, buy less, and find work that aligns with
+> your values. That's what I'm doing, even if it means making some sacrifices
+> along the way.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/minimalism/comments/17cdjke/the_worst_store/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/minimalism/comments/17q626f/toyotas_10000_future_pickup_truck_is_basic/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/minimalism/comments/1at48v1/minimalist_minimalism/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/minimalism/comments/1bxvfvd/i_fell_into_the_consumerist_trap_of_social_medias/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/simpleliving/comments/132tkbi/yard_sales/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/simpleliving/comments/19ejxlo/corporate_america_is_soul_destroying_and_ruining/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyHouses/comments/103dzmh/charming_28x10_thow_89900/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyHouses/comments/13ye2po/has_anyone_received_a_boxabl_house_yet/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyHouses/comments/14to65d/110_the_house_100_the_price/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyHouses/comments/1b1wbgo/has_anyone_ever_bought_this_12k_tiny_home_off/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyHouses/comments/1ftxzcm/tiny_dishwasher/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/homestead/comments/12pkw1u/homesteading_has_become_a_boutique_lifestyle_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/homestead/comments/13gml1q/just_bought_10_acres_to_start_a_lifetime_dream/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/homestead/comments/171rrx9/insulting/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/declutter/comments/1bsk9gq/anyone_notice_used_stuff_doesnt_sell_anymore/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/declutter/comments/1f5m9n9/funko_pops_are_the_worst_kind_of_clutter/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 9](#audience-9)
+#### Culture // Pop Culture & Fandoms
+- r/harrypotter
+- r/starwars
+- r/batman
+- r/marvel
+- r/gotg
+- r/zelda
+- r/wow
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* After spending 13 years at Blizzard and watching it deteriorate, I've
+> developed a pretty cynical view of big corporations. They'll tell you "we're
+> all in this together" while executives claim we're "living in a myth" if we
+> think they make too much money. Meanwhile, they're laying off dedicated
+> employees who've sacrificed everything for the company - I know because I was
+> one of them.
+> 
+> Microsoft, Disney, Ubisoft, WB - they're all cut from the same cloth. But
+> Activision Blizzard really stands out to me as particularly egregious. I
+> watched them destroy the culture of a company I loved, ignore systemic
+> problems, block internal transfers when teams were struggling, and then discard
+> loyal employees during personal crises. EA isn't far behind with how they've
+> handled Star Wars games, and Ubisoft keeps pushing unfinished products with
+> predatory pricing.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I've learned my lesson about sacrificing
+> everything for a company that sees you as disposable. I won't be taking pay
+> cuts or working endless hours for "the love of the game" anymore. I'll vote
+> with my wallet - no pre-orders, no $80 games with season passes, no
+> microtransactions. And I'll share my story, so others don't make the same
+> mistakes I did, believing corporate promises about change and culture.
+> 
+> Look, I'm not saying all big companies are evil, but after seeing it from the
+> inside... let's just say I understand now why my old colleagues warned me about
+> taking that $11.50/hour QA job. The dream they sell you isn't worth the reality
+> they put you through.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wow/comments/114yge8/allhands_meeting_at_blizzard_entertainment/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wow/comments/13wx353/nova_boosting_community_lost_5_billion_gold_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wow/comments/17vr834/going_into_the_war_within_blizzard_needs_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wow/comments/19fko0f/laid_off_after_13_years_of_work_and_30_years_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wow/comments/1amuohx/former_ow_dev_made_a_twitter_thread_about_the/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/wow/comments/1eym84v/my_flat_dopaminestarved_brain_today/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/zelda/comments/10ky0p3/ww_how_do_we_still_not_have_a_twwtwwhd_port/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/1cn6zcp/xboxs_cover_art_for_their_may_the_4th_sale_made/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/1cvb9q9/the_spectacular_failure_of_the_star_wars_hotel/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/1ehw62g/the_sequel_trilogy_in_a_nutshell/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/1fpflg7/ubisoft_confirms_star_wars_outlaws_underperformed/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/1ftkk6x/star_wars_outlaws_has_sold_just_1_million_copies/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/harrypotter/comments/1g15ra5/witcher_20_and_rings_of_power_level_failure/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/batman/comments/16bg1z6/based_on_current_events/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/batman/comments/1dvg0km/omg_batman/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/batman/comments/1fs9s8g/i_guess_wb_really_is_allergic_to_money/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 10](#audience-10)
+#### Culture // Science & Intellectual Pursuits
+- r/science
+- r/neuroscience
+- r/cogsci
+- r/physics
+- r/dataisbeautiful
+- r/mapporn
+- r/foodforthought
+- r/infographics
+- r/awwducational
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Look, as a securities lawyer who's spent decades watching corporate behavior,
+> I'll tell you straight up - the Fortune 500 is largely a playground for
+> calculated misconduct. I see it every day in my work: companies basically
+> running cost-benefit analyses on fraud. "Can we get away with this?" is
+> literally the question that drives many executive decisions.
+> 
+> Take Boeing for example - they're a perfect case study of what happens when a
+> company sells its soul to shareholders. They went from being a respected
+> engineering company to one that puts profits over safety. Or look at the tech
+> giants like Amazon, who've basically destroyed small businesses globally while
+> paying minimal taxes. NVIDIA's pulling a 55% profit margin while paying just
+> 13% in taxes - it's obscene.
+> 
+> But what really gets me is the financial sector. BlackRock and similar
+> institutions don't actually create anything of value - they just skim off the
+> top, like parasites. The math is clear: about 10% of large public companies
+> commit securities fraud EVERY YEAR. That's not a few bad apples; that's
+> systematic corruption.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I keep fighting the good fight through legal
+> channels, but I'll be honest - it's an uphill battle. These companies have
+> armies of lawyers and virtually unlimited resources. When executives can make
+> millions trading competitors' stock with "remarkable timing" (wink, wink), and
+> the wealth gap keeps growing exponentially, you start to realize how deep the
+> problem goes.
+> 
+> I've watched this get worse for 40 years now. The system isn't broken - it's
+> working exactly as designed. And while I'll keep doing what I can within the
+> legal system, I'm not optimistic about fundamental change coming from within.
+> The regulatory capture is just too complete.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1066h0a/an_estimated_10_of_large_publicly_traded_firms/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/11ijwo6/cost_of_living_index_in_the_worlds_30_most/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/191vdg3/oc_top_paying_companies_of_2023_by_software/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/1cg4ejn/america_has_lost_43_of_its_stocks_since_1996_oc/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/1cyw3cx/nvidia_is_now_worth_more_than_amazon_and_tesla/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/1e4p5k5/oc_blackrocks_q2_2024_financial_performance/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Foodforthought/comments/10ob1xs/im_a_corporate_fraud_investigator_you_wouldnt/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Foodforthought/comments/11ttmai/wealthy_executives_make_millions_trading/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Foodforthought/comments/16e2hbm/how_musk_thiel_zuckerberg_and_andreessenfour/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Foodforthought/comments/1akqtcs/wealth_of_five_richest_men_doubles_since_2020_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Foodforthought/comments/1bic54e/we_are_essentially_in_a_new_gilded_age_as_workers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Foodforthought/comments/1bzojmg/the_boeing_nosedive_a_oncevenerable_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Infographics/comments/17mrnyr/the_investments_of_the_ultrawealthy_net_worth_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Infographics/comments/1atqtuk/the_road_to_success/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Infographics/comments/1dvznyz/30_years_of_amazon_growth/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Infographics/comments/1f3l2js/how_nvidia_makes_money/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 11](#audience-11)
+#### Culture // Automotive Culture
+- r/cars
+- r/motorcycles
+- r/carporn
+- r/justrolledintotheshop
+- r/autos
+- r/autodetailing
+- r/projectcar
+- r/trucks
+- r/4x4
+- r/drifting
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Man, I'm just a regular car enthusiast who's getting increasingly frustrated
+> with the whole automotive industry. I've watched these companies become more
+> and more detached from regular people like me. Look at Ferrari and Lamborghini
+> breaking sales records while Honda and Toyota struggle to sell affordable cars
+> - it's a joke!
+> 
+> Tesla really gets under my skin though. Their quality control is absolute
+> garbage - I should know, I own one and nearly had a wheel fly off at highway
+> speeds! The fit and finish is worse than a Mitsubishi, if you can believe that.
+> And don't get me started on their CEO criticizing other companies while his own
+> is falling apart.
+> 
+> The dealerships are just as bad, maybe worse. They're marking up everything
+> ridiculous amounts - $20K over MSRP for a Hyundai? $107K for a Toyota Land
+> Cruiser? It's pure greed. Tesla got ONE thing right by selling direct to
+> consumers, I'll give them that much.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? Well, I'm voting with my wallet. I ended up
+> buying a Corvette instead of a marked-up 400Z because at least I'm getting what
+> I paid for. I'm also vocal about my experiences - especially with Tesla -
+> because people need to know what they're really getting into. These companies
+> need to be held accountable for their anti-consumer practices.
+> 
+> The gap between regular folks and these corporations just keeps growing. When I
+> see a basic Camry heading toward $47K and insurance rates skyrocketing, while
+> luxury brands are posting record profits, it makes my blood boil. All we can do
+> is speak up and make informed choices with our money.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/108dfz3/lamborghini_set_another_sales_record_in_2022_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/11282bh/new_cars_are_only_for_the_rich_now_as_automakers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/155jyvn/lotus_only_sold_576_cars_in_2022_up_to_200_jobs/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/15b7xga/what_is_going_on_with_the_400z/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/16dcq6f/lucid_ceos_379_million_annual_pay_draws_criticism/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/16hoq84/why_acura_cars_are_worth_the_premium_over_honda/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/17n56mc/ferrari_again_raises_guidance_as_profit_surges_46/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/17yd8zp/toyota_chairman_admits_he_fears_company_could_go/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1b38gm1/apple_spent_more_than_10_billion_on_its_failed/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1blw9cr/why_auto_insurance_rates_are_skyrocketing_in_the/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1bpywnk/2025_hyundai_ioniq_5_n_gets_eyewatering_20000/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1c6ofyn/teslas_cybertruck_disaster_insider_reveals/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1clkney/toyota_dealer_asks_107000_for_2024_land_cruiser/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1db5zvs/dodge_hornet_falls_to_second_slowestselling_car/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1ear4rl/tesla_reports_7_drop_in_auto_revenue_as_earnings/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1fmzyy7/2025_toyota_sequoia_starts_at_86525_in_canada/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 12](#audience-12)
+#### Marketing // Expectant & New Parents
+- r/newparents
+- r/beyondthebump
+- r/babybumps
+- r/pregnant
+- r/tryingforababy
+- r/buyingforbaby
+- r/daddit
+- r/mommit
+- r/raisingkids
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Let me tell you something as a struggling mom of a toddler - these big
+> corporations are absolutely crushing us regular people. Amazon with their
+> sketchy third-party sellers trying to scam desperate parents, the healthcare
+> companies charging us thousands even WITH insurance, and don't even get me
+> started on these "momfluencers" pushing overpriced products from big brands.
+> 
+> The healthcare and insurance companies are probably the worst offenders in my
+> book. I'm paying $700 a month for insurance that won't cover anything until I
+> hit a $15,000 deductible! It's criminal. And seeing other moms struggling with
+> medical bills while their kids are seriously ill... it breaks my heart. We're
+> literally having to choose between seeking medical care and paying our bills.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I've started being much more vocal about these
+> issues. I'm calling out those predatory marketing tactics aimed at exhausted
+> parents. I've stopped following influencers who push ridiculously expensive
+> "must-have" baby items. I'm warning other parents about scams on marketplace
+> and Amazon. And most importantly, I'm refusing to buy into the myth that we
+> need all this expensive stuff to be good parents.
+> 
+> I've learned to be much more selective with my money - buying second-hand when
+> possible, avoiding overpriced "premium" baby items, and focusing on what my kid
+> actually needs rather than what these corporations try to convince us we need.
+> Sometimes the best thing we can do is just opt out of their game and warn
+> others about their tactics.
+> 
+> This system is broken, and while I may not be able to take down these
+> corporations single-handedly, I can at least try to help other parents navigate
+> around their predatory practices. We have to look out for each other because
+> these companies certainly aren't looking out for us.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/16kn2ew/what_purchase_was_the_biggest_waste_of_money_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/17q5nxi/lets_talk_about_terrible_baby_products/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/1co3vfc/wasted_my_money_on_a_sleep_consultant/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/1e4etwn/people_are_really_out_here_doing_too_much_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/comments/1fjf690/baby_of_the_year_contest_is_a_scam/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/daddit/comments/11005ny/im_never_going_to_recover_financially_from_this/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/daddit/comments/17belem/just_had_the_rug_pulled_from_under_our_dreams_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/daddit/comments/1bzzm3l/this_has_got_to_be_the_worst_case_of_false/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/11swt54/the_american_healthcare_system_f_you/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/15i7yz4/how_are_people_affording_multiple_kids_in_this/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/18jvf7j/my_husband_took_the_mental_load_off_our_big/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/1c8po0k/these_crunchy_granola_momfluencers_remind_me_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/1dh9dy3/rant_what_is_up_with_selling_used_baby_products/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit/comments/1emctl8/i_hate_the_us/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/raisingkids/comments/1eb380w/inflation_2000_camps_are_creating_a_summer_crisis/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Buyingforbaby/comments/1ea0sdj/watch_out_for_this_amazon_stroller_scam/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 13](#audience-13)
+#### Marketing // Personal Finance & Investing Enthusiasts
+- r/financialplanning
+- r/personalfinance
+- r/finance
+- r/investing
+- r/valueinvesting
+- r/stocks
+- r/daytrading
+- r/options
+- r/securityanalysis
+- r/bogleheads
+- r/invest
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Adjusts reading glasses while looking at portfolio monitoring screen*
+> 
+> Look, I've been watching these companies closely for years, and I've got to
+> tell you - there's a lot of smoke and mirrors out there. Take Intel for example
+> - they're a perfect case study of what happens when you put a CFO in charge and
+> rest on your laurels. They've completely lost their innovative edge to AMD and
+> NVIDIA. It's painful to watch, especially considering they were literally the
+> foundation of Silicon Valley.
+> 
+> Don't even get me started on companies like Gap and Paramount. Gap's brands are
+> just terrible now - walk into any of their stores and you can see how weak
+> they've become. And Paramount? Even Warren Buffett is down 60% on that one,
+> though it's not his worst mistake (that'd be Dexter Shoe Company, by the way).
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I stick to companies with actual value and strong
+> fundamentals. I've learned my lesson with Disney - that -45% loss in my
+> portfolio still stings. These days, I'm much more selective. Sure, companies
+> like Apple, Microsoft, and some core tech infrastructure businesses will
+> probably be fine in the long run. But these overvalued tech companies that are
+> essentially sophisticated pump and dumps? No thanks. I've seen too many of
+> these "hot" companies turn out to be nothing more than middlemen posing as
+> "disruptors."
+> 
+> I maintain a healthy skepticism when people start throwing around promises of
+> 200% returns or claiming "this time it's different." I've been in the market
+> long enough to know better. If you want my advice, watch out for companies that
+> are drowning in debt with shrinking revenues - like Dollar General with their
+> $18 billion in debt and only $352 million in cash. That's a red flag if I've
+> ever seen one.
+> 
+> I do my research, read the financials, and stay away from the hype. Sometimes
+> the best investment is just a low-cost index fund - even those wealthy family
+> dynasties would have done better with that approach.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1flxod7/lvmhs_bernard_arnault_has_gone_from_the_worlds/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/z4p6ry/techs_reality_check_how_the_industry_lost_74/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/1av1958/anyone_find_it_scary_how_many_people_say_things/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ValueInvesting/comments/11yp1lp/is_buzzfeed_losing_its_buzz_challenges_loom_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ValueInvesting/comments/136twfr/step_by_step_guide_for_value_investing_guide_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ValueInvesting/comments/171avao/is_paramount_warren_buffetts_greatest_investment/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/115n2rr/what_company_do_you_feel_is_so_poorly_run/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/15mqpr0/are_we_on_the_verge_of_another_crash/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/16trw7j/morningstar_article_10_most_undervalued_widemoat/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/17o2xvt/what_are_your_bets_for_midlarge_companies_failing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/189v2fw/dollar_general_is_not_a_good_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/1difgm4/berkshire_hathaway_a_continuous_stream_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/y2x84v/blackrock_profit_falls_16/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/yqzgdk/amazon_becomes_worlds_first_public_company_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/zf2xm1/whats_your_worst_purchase_what_bags_are_you/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Bogleheads/comments/1ewa2sn/bloomberg_article_on_wealthy_people_getting/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 14](#audience-14)
+#### Marketing // Tech Professionals & Early Adopters
+- r/technology
+- r/web_design
+- r/netsec
+- r/hardware
+- r/cyberpunk
+- r/programming
+- r/software
+- r/compsci
+- r/webdev
+- r/microsoft
+- r/apple
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Let me tell you something about these Fortune 500 companies - they're
+> all playing the same disgusting game. I used to believe in tech companies,
+> thought they were different, you know? Building the future and all that. But
+> now? It's just greed wrapped in shiny marketing.
+> 
+> Look at what's happening: Microsoft boasting about record profits while
+> freezing wages and laying off workers. Apple crying poor and cutting costs
+> while making $30 billion in pure profit and returning $25 billion to
+> shareholders. Google and Amazon laying off 42,000 people during a "booming
+> economy." It's all the same playbook.
+> 
+> But if you want to know who really gets under my skin? Tesla. They're the
+> perfect example of everything wrong with corporate tech - a car company
+> masquerading as a tech company, completely overvalued, and run by someone who's
+> more interested in their stock price than their products.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I'm voting with my wallet and my lifestyle. I'm
+> actively using less technology, not more. I'm done with their subscriptions,
+> their data mining, their planned obsolescence, and their lies. I've lost all
+> respect for these companies that pretend to be innovative while just finding
+> new ways to exploit their workers and customers.
+> 
+> You want to know the real kicker? The more you look into it, the more you
+> realize it's just billionaires playing games with our economy. Whether it's big
+> oil posting record profits or tech CEOs laying off workers while swimming in
+> cash, it's all part of the same broken system.
+> 
+> I'm done buying the future they're selling. Let them keep their "bleeding edge"
+> technology and their empty promises. I'll stick to what I actually need and
+> what doesn't require me to sell my soul to their ecosystem.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/10qft9d/exxon_smashes_western_oil_majors_profits_with_56/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/10t26n1/apple_sales_drop_5_in_largest_quarterly_revenue/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13f3nu3/researcher_meredith_whittaker_says_ais_biggest/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13ijzqy/the_tech_boom_created_billionaires_and_a_whole/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/17ryawy/ceos_of_crashed_tech_upstart_bitwise_accused_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1ajitzv/tech_used_to_be_bleeding_edge_now_its_just/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1akljcu/tesla_is_the_worstperforming_stock_in_the_sp_500/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1b3cz5j/despite_booming_economy_and_record_profits_google/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1bt9uuf/trump_media_plunges_more_than_25_after_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1cu48ud/billionaire_real_estate_mogul_hopes_to_turn/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1d7gdro/microsoft_is_laying_off_hundreds_in_its_azure/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1eifxaj/intel_heads_for_worst_day_on_wall_street_in_50/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/10mb43p/intel_posts_largest_loss_in_years_as_pc_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1316bgq/cnbc_intel_reports_largest_quarterly_loss_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/11vlx5m/inside_apples_companywide_costcutting_push_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/11qfldm/microsoft_ranked_as_the_3rd_most_valuable_company/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 15](#audience-15)
+#### Marketing // Home & Lifestyle Consumers
+- r/interiordesign
+- r/architecture
+- r/roomporn
+- r/houseporn
+- r/designmyroom
+- r/hometheater
+- r/diy
+- r/homebrewing
+- r/gardening
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Adjusts safety glasses and sets down craft beer*
+> 
+> Listen, as someone who's spent 20+ years in residential design and watched the
+> housing market become completely insane, I've got some strong feelings about
+> corporate America. These massive companies have basically destroyed the
+> possibility of regular folks having beautiful, well-crafted homes like we used
+> to see in the early 1900s.
+> 
+> The big construction and development corporations are probably the worst
+> offenders in my book. They're pumping out these cookie-cutter vinyl
+> monstrosities while charging premium prices, when our grandparents' generation
+> could afford custom woodwork and quality materials. And don't even get me
+> started on investment firms buying up residential properties and driving up
+> prices even further.
+> 
+> Amazon particularly gets under my skin - they're killing local businesses left
+> and right. I've watched specialty shops in my industry close down because
+> people would rather save a few bucks ordering online. But when you need actual
+> expertise or same-day materials, those mega-corps aren't going to help you.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I support local businesses whenever I can, even
+> if it costs more. I try to design homes that prioritize craftsmanship over
+> corporate efficiency, though it's getting harder as budgets get tighter. And I
+> share my knowledge with DIYers who are trying to break free from contractor
+> price-gouging. It's not much, but it's honest work.
+> 
+> The most frustrating part is that I help design multi-million dollar homes that
+> I'll never be able to afford myself. But that's just the way things are now -
+> the wealth gap keeps growing while quality keeps declining. All we can really
+> do is try to preserve what's left of genuine craftsmanship and community-based
+> business.
+> 
+> *Takes long sip of beer*
+> 
+> Sorry if I got a bit heated there. This stuff just really gets to me, you know?
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/InteriorDesign/comments/12ybrnl/500_sq_ft_studio_apartment_with_southfacing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/InteriorDesign/comments/14zss2s/what_do_you_think_of_the_no_kitchen_kitchen_design/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/architecture/comments/16ntt6r/my_grandparents_home_designed_in_the_early_70s_by/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/architecture/comments/16q521n/anyone_else_who_works_on_high_end_residential_get/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/architecture/comments/1dyrey7/news_price_tower_frank_lloyd_wright_designed/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/1959tw2/more_people_are_diying_because_contractors_are/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RoomPorn/comments/10g5nuy/entrance_hall_with_original_wood_floors_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RoomPorn/comments/113ilvx/immaculate_gut_renovated_6_level_brownstone_i/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RoomPorn/comments/172k8db/kitchen_in_auburn_alabama_1814x973/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/1aob8ub/so_my_local_homebrew_shop_might_close_down/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Houseporn/comments/14t380b/suburban_house_ideas_for_your_comfort/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Houseporn/comments/16xsinp/vegas_modern_001_las_vegas_usa_1293_x_727/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Houseporn/comments/1c90kvo/128m_estate_home_in_tofino_british_columbia/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Houseporn/comments/1em7x0y/barbi_bentons_house_copper_palace_in_aspen/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hometheater/comments/1c6qth2/worth_it/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DesignMyRoom/comments/170xsz6/i_hate_what_i_come_home_to_everyday/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 16](#audience-16)
+#### Marketing // Gamers & Entertainment Seekers
+- r/gaming
+- r/television
+- r/movies
+- r/music
+- r/books
+- r/wow
+- r/zelda
+- r/grandtheftautov
+- r/pcgaming
+- r/xboxone
+- r/ps3
+- r/gaming4gamers
+- r/gamingnews
+- r/gamedeals
+- r/insidegaming
+- r/leagueoflegendsmeta
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Let me tell you something about these corporate giants. I've been gaming
+> since the 90s, and I've watched them destroy everything they touch. EA started
+> it back in the day, buying up and gutting great studios. Now we've got
+> Microsoft throwing around billions for Activision-Blizzard, Tencent trying to
+> grab Ubisoft, and the rest of them just bleeding their studios dry.
+> 
+> The worst offenders? Take your pick. Blizzard turned into a complete sellout
+> with that Diablo Immortal cash grab. Konami abandoned actual gaming for
+> pachinko machines. And don't even get me started on GameStop's pricing or these
+> ridiculous "$90 early access" schemes from companies like Activision-Blizzard.
+> 
+> But you know what? I'm done just complaining. I vote with my wallet now. I
+> haven't pre-ordered a game in years, and I absolutely refuse to touch anything
+> with predatory microtransactions. Instead, I support studios like Larian that
+> actually care about making good games rather than just pleasing shareholders.
+> Look at Baldur's Gate 3 - that's how you make a proper game, even if Hasbro
+> gets a cut.
+> 
+> The only real power we have is to stop giving these corporations our money.
+> Period. Let their "release broken, maybe fix later" games rot on digital
+> shelves. Maybe then they'll get the message that we're sick of being treated
+> like walking wallets instead of actual gamers.
+> 
+> And for anyone defending these corporations - wake up. They're not your
+> friends, and you don't need to die on a hill for them. They're making their
+> CEOs hundreds of millions while laying off developers left and right. That's
+> all you need to know about where their priorities lie.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/11xt8kz/this_is_why_people_hate_gamestop/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/15p3h3c/might_as_well_just_hand_them_70_dollars_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1asc11u/larian_studios_criticizes_industry_focus_on/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1cnfbnk/xbox_devs_are_sweating_right_now/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1cpkb43/seems_like_being_the_worst_company_is_being_a/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1da6sof/what_game_ruined_your_fav_gaming_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1dsndc4/revenue_from_gaming_subscriptions_has_reportedly/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1fw04uz/tencent_guillemot_family_are_said_to_consider/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/135g688/redfall_launches_to_mostly_negative_steam_reviews/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/175axnt/starfields_pricey_constellation_edition_watches/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/17nlp52/mmo_players_blast_disgusting_90_early_access/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1apx5pt/hasbro_earned_about_90_million_from_baldurs_gate/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamingnews/comments/10ct9a8/nvidia_and_google_come_out_against_microsofts/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamingnews/comments/14o1fwm/starfield_exclusivity_was_the_last_straw_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamingnews/comments/17vayx2/gta_6s_publisher_says_video_games_should/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gamingnews/comments/1bs0v80/halo_call_of_duty_support_studio_certain_affinity/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 17](#audience-17)
+#### Marketing // Business & Entrepreneurship
+- r/business
+- r/entrepreneur
+- r/marketing
+- r/smallbusiness
+- r/startups
+- r/kickstarter
+- r/hwstartups
+- r/bigseo
+- r/businesshub
+- r/dotcom
+- r/publicrelations
+- r/venturecapital
+- r/ladybusiness
+- r/adgeek
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Adjusts collar of well-worn startup t-shirt*
+> 
+> Look, I've been in the trenches of both startup culture and marketing long
+> enough to see how these corporate giants operate, and honestly? Most of them
+> are just sophisticated scams running at scale. I'm particularly irritated by
+> companies that prioritize growth at all costs while sacrificing actual product
+> quality and innovation.
+> 
+> Boeing stands out as particularly egregious. They went from being an
+> engineering-focused company to this shareholder-obsessed monster that literally
+> puts lives at risk. When you've got planes losing door plugs at 10,000 meters
+> and 346 deaths from the MAX crashes, that's not just bad business - that's
+> criminal.
+> 
+> WeWork is another perfect example. Their CEO was literally buying properties
+> himself and selling them back to the company at inflated values. How is that
+> guy not in jail? And don't even get me started on what Elon's doing with Tesla
+> and Twitter/X. Using Tesla to fund his personal AI startup? Classic corporate
+> self-dealing.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I've made it my mission to call out this BS. I
+> refuse to work with or invest in companies that operate this way. I've turned
+> down consultancy offers from some big names because I saw their "growth
+> strategies" were just pyramid schemes with better branding. I actively warn
+> others about these predatory practices and share my experiences. I've seen
+> enough "unicorns" implode from the inside to know that many of these
+> billion-dollar valuations are built on sand.
+> 
+> The way I see it, the whole system needs an overhaul. We need to get back to
+> building actual value instead of just shuffling money around and calling it
+> innovation. Until then, I'll keep exposing these corporate failures and warning
+> others about the wolves in fleece vests.
+> 
+> *Takes long sip from coffee mug with "Disrupt" crossed out on it*
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/13mre3v/wework_has_frittered_away_467_billion_in_value_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/17c231n/jeff_bezos_and_bill_gatesbacked_trucking_startup/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/1aju0wc/reddit_revenue_rises_20_ahead_of_ipo_but_it_isnt/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/1cdwcg3/miami_jacksonville_tampa_listed_as_the_riskiest/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/1da78tf/humane_is_said_to_be_seeking_a_1_billion_buyout/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/1eav4kr/elon_musk_wants_tesla_to_invest_5_billion_into/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/1fnnxzc/sonos_is_another_example_of_a_ceos_push_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/business/comments/1ft5ibb/arrogant_ceo_decisions_that_backfired_lets_build/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/kickstarter/comments/17f4a7a/omg_you_start_a_campaign_and_more_people_want_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/kickstarter/comments/1abe5o8/i_am_fed_up_of_scammers_being_more_successful/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/kickstarter/comments/1aknohb/beware_marketers_on_this_sub/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicRelations/comments/1clo7ft/how_the_mighty_have_fallen_a_cautionary_tale/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/venturecapital/comments/11zu4x4/investors_slam_steven_bartletts_vulture_flight/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/marketing/comments/17nrj9f/sooo_many_scams_that_claim_to_be_digital_marketing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/marketing/comments/1co6iit/whats_your_opinion_that_youll_stand_behind/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/marketing/comments/1dz6zef/sometimes_i_see_a_corporate_ad_and_i_feel/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 18](#audience-18)
+#### Marketing // Frugal Living & Budgeting
+- r/frugal
+- r/thrifty
+- r/eatcheapandhealthy
+- r/budgetfood
+- r/cheap_meals
+- r/7dollardinners
+- r/budgetveggie
+- r/frugalmalefashion
+- r/frugalfemalefashion
+- r/dealsreddit
+- r/coupons
+- r/efreebies
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *sigh* Let me tell you something about these mega-corporations - they're all
+> just getting more and more ridiculous with their price gouging and terrible
+> service. I absolutely refuse to play their game anymore.
+> 
+> Take McDonald's for example - they've gotten completely out of control. Their
+> prices have shot up over 200% in just a few years for the same garbage food,
+> and now they're even making their app deals worse and worse. First they hook
+> you in, then they slowly squeeze you for more money. And don't even get me
+> started about having to install their corporate spyware on my phone just to get
+> a decent deal.
+> 
+> The thing is, I make decent money, but I've made it my personal mission to keep
+> as much of it out of their greedy hands as possible. I'd rather stuff my extra
+> cash into savings than give it to some CEO who's already making record profits
+> while treating their workers like dirt. These delivery apps like DoorDash and
+> Uber Eats charging $7-10 fees on top of already inflated prices? Absolutely not.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I'm voting with my wallet through what I like to call
+> "frugal spite." I deliberately avoid giving these corporations my money
+> whenever possible. Sure, my individual purchases might not make a huge dent in
+> their profits, but it's about the principle. I research alternatives, I wait
+> for actual good deals (not their fake "50% off" nonsense that's really just
+> marking up to mark down), and I'm teaching myself to be more self-reliant.
+> 
+> I've switched from thinking "I shouldn't buy this to save money" to "I
+> shouldn't buy this because I refuse to pad their profits." And you know what?
+> It's actually helped me save more than ever. These companies can keep pushing
+> their overpriced junk and fake reviews, but they're not getting my hard-earned
+> money. I'd rather put that cash toward my own future and eventually free myself
+> from this whole corporate rat race entirely.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/152vf8j/does_anyone_else_refuse_to_buy_overpriced_things/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/15jzivp/how_is_everyone_dealing_with_inflation/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/16hipzk/are_the_majority_of_shoppers_nowadays_too_young/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/16q9zc5/mcdonalds_same_price_as_sit_down/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/17ltevf/frugal_out_of_spite/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1952zdx/really_angry_at_starkist_right_now/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1d2ynkk/paying_for_food_delivery_is_one_of_the_biggest/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1enhs04/why_do_the_mcdonalds_app_deals_suck_so_much_now/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1f3e19p/whats_the_worst_frugal_advice_you_have_seen_or/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1fk471k/thrifting_is_too_expensive_now/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/14rw6xc/increased_discounts_at_mr_porter/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/15stb4p/rains_bag_sale_not_sure_on_quality_but_price/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/18t12lc/mens_wearhouse_up_to_70_off_clearance/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/1ekuav2/baggies_sale_most_sizes_available_good_colors/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/FrugalFemaleFashion/comments/118ko2b/annual_sale_at_lake_pajamas/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/FrugalFemaleFashion/comments/1e1369d/upwest_liquidation_sale_70_off_all_items/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 19](#audience-19)
+#### Marketing // Health & Wellness
+- r/medicine
+- r/neuroscience
+- r/vegan
+- r/vegetarian
+- r/healthyfood
+- r/fitmeals
+- r/health
+- r/bodybuilding
+- r/running
+- r/advancedfitness
+
+### COMPLETION
+> As a physician who recently left corporate medicine to start my own direct
+> primary care practice, I've seen firsthand the devastating effects these
+> Fortune 500 behemoths have on healthcare. After years of watching HCA
+> Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group put profits over patients, I simply couldn't
+> take it anymore.
+> 
+> The healthcare giants are particularly egregious - they're quite literally
+> profiting from human suffering. UnitedHealth Group especially stands out as one
+> of the worst offenders. They pulled in over a trillion dollars in revenue in
+> 2022 while restricting access to necessary treatments. HCA Healthcare made
+> $15.5 billion in just one quarter while laying off physicians, replacing them
+> with mid-levels, and charging patients astronomical amounts for basic
+> procedures. We're talking $5,000 just to reduce a dislocated finger!
+> 
+> I'm taking direct action by breaking free from this system. I've joined the
+> Free Market Medical Association to provide transparent pricing to my patients
+> without insurance company interference. I'm also speaking at medical
+> conferences to warn medical students about what corporate medicine really looks
+> like from the inside. The solution isn't just complaining - it's creating
+> alternatives to corporate healthcare and advocating for the end of the ban on
+> physician-owned hospitals.
+> 
+> These corporations have CEOs worth tens of millions who've never treated a
+> patient in their lives. Every meeting is about "throughput" and "improving
+> profit margins" rather than patient care. I refuse to be a tool for increasing
+> private equity profits anymore. We need to end corporate medicine before it
+> completely destroys our healthcare system.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/medicine/comments/1143fby/hca_earned_15497_billion_in_q4_2022/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/medicine/comments/14pj5ai/corporate_takeover_of_the_us_healthcare_system/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/medicine/comments/15i78q3/wash_post_published_article_salary_shaming/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/medicine/comments/199u8bq/mainstream_tech_press_hospitals_owned_by_private/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/medicine/comments/1b1qemb/us_opens_unitedhealth_antitrust_probe/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/medicine/comments/1ch0mac/walmart_closing_all_of_its_health_care_clinics/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/medicine/comments/1efr8dw/how_unitedhealth_harnesses_its_physician_empire/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/1841q6g/i_think_tattooed_chef_is_run_by_non_vegans/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/1fjr90l/stop_spending_our_taxes_on_animal_abuse/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Health/comments/110dbqy/ers_staffed_by_private_equity_firms_aim_to_cut/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Health/comments/12ghsqw/nocost_preventive_services_are_now_in_jeopardy/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Health/comments/15hums2/doctors_have_their_own_diagnosis_moral_distress/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Health/comments/15q6aa6/quackonomics_medical_properties_trust_spent/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Health/comments/18rj4pl/hospitals_purchased_by_private_equity_firms_are/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Health/comments/190sb0g/experts_express_concern_over_pharmaceutical_giant/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Health/comments/1ejrpal/the_wellness_industry_is_selling_you_snake_oil/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 20](#audience-20)
+#### Marketing // Foodies & Cooking Enthusiasts
+- r/food
+- r/foodporn
+- r/eatsandwiches
+- r/pizza
+- r/baking
+- r/cookingforbeginners
+- r/52weeksofcooking
+- r/tonightsdinner
+- r/grilling
+- r/steak
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Look, I'll tell you straight up - I've become pretty cynical about these big
+> companies and their so-called "premium" offerings. I've been burned too many
+> times paying ridiculous prices for mediocre products.
+> 
+> Take Omaha Steaks, for example. They're just laughable. Their cuts are tiny and
+> they charge astronomical prices. Sure, their customer service might be decent,
+> but I'm not paying triple the price for a name.
+> 
+> And don't get me started on these chain restaurants and hotel establishments
+> charging $20 for frozen pizza or $7.50 for a basic slice. It's pure robbery.
+> These big corporations think they can get away with serving subpar food at
+> premium prices just because they've got market share or a fancy location.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I've learned to vote with my wallet. I make my own
+> steaks at home now - always better and way cheaper. I support local butchers
+> when their prices make sense. And when I do eat out, I research thoroughly and
+> don't hesitate to walk right out if the prices are ridiculous. I'm done being
+> taken advantage of by corporate greed.
+> 
+> The thing is, these companies keep getting away with it because people keep
+> paying. They create new "innovative" products or fancy packaging to justify
+> their prices, but it's all marketing nonsense. That's why I share my
+> experiences online - people need to know they're being ripped off. The more of
+> us who refuse to accept this corporate nonsense, the better chance we have of
+> seeing actual value for our money.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Baking/comments/145v9g9/worst_excuse_for_cookies_ive_ever_seen/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/eatsandwiches/comments/1alfet8/this_is_what_25_gets_you_at_our_new_local_italian/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Pizza/comments/10msxdh/santillos_elizabeth_new_jersey/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Pizza/comments/1dal6m3/750_a_slice/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Pizza/comments/1flpy32/20_pizza_at_a_hotel_lobby_bar_this_is_why_we_bake/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/grilling/comments/13wxo5c/is_it_just_me_or_is_this_both_ridiculously/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/grilling/comments/1aco3n5/tried_an_order_of_omaha_steaks_the_cuts_of_meat/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/1034wns/ordered_a_usd110_medium_entrecote_in_switzerland/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/10gwwy7/120_for_medium_rare_porterhouse/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/138xkpm/local_steak_house_served_me_this_shit_for_50/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/16jto6o/publix_has_officially_lost_their_mind/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/193ppab/smith_and_wollensky_nyc_today/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/1cdq4l1/most_expensive_steak_ive_ever_bought_worst_steak/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/1clmijn/steak_donburi/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/1epnvoe/20_ribeyes_for_40_see_this_guy_at_my_gas_station/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/steak/comments/1es047b/costco_remains_undefeated/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 21](#audience-21)
+#### Marketing // Hobbyists & Collectors
+- r/photography
+- r/audiophile
+- r/woodworking
+- r/knitting
+- r/crafts
+- r/vinyl
+- r/coins
+- r/toys
+- r/actionfigures
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Let me tell you something as a struggling photographer who's been in the
+> trenches for years - these big corporations are just crushing the little guys
+> like us. I've seen it firsthand in my industry, where I can barely make ends
+> meet while watching these massive companies rake in millions.
+> 
+> Take Hasbro for example - they're a perfect example of corporate greed. I've
+> watched them slash quality, jack up prices, and squeeze every penny from
+> dedicated collectors while their executives probably sit in cushy offices
+> making millions. It's the same playbook I see in the photography world - big
+> companies selling overpriced "must-have" gear and courses, while actual artists
+> and small business owners like me can barely survive.
+> 
+> What can I do about it? Honestly, not much besides trying to survive and warn
+> others. I've already experienced homelessness once while trying to make it in
+> this industry. These days I'm just trying to keep my head above water - working
+> a kitchen job on the side to pay bills while still pursuing my passion. The
+> system feels rigged against small business owners and creatives.
+> 
+> The most frustrating part is seeing these companies take PPP loans worth
+> millions (that get forgiven!) while their owners buy ranches and multiple
+> houses. Meanwhile, I'm struggling to afford basic equipment and fighting for
+> $100-300 gigs. All I can really do is try to support other small businesses and
+> independent artists when I can, and warn newcomers about the predatory
+> "coaches" and overpriced workshops that promise success but just leave you
+> broker than before.
+> 
+> I'm not giving up on my dreams yet, but man... these corporations make it
+> harder every day. They don't care about art or quality or people - just
+> quarterly profits and shareholder value.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/13viy81/im_so_close_to_giving_up/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/172hm4q/how_the_heck_do_i_make_more_money_from_this/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1aptfwh/tired_of_this_industry_just_want_to_give_up/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1eip0im/3_years_with_my_photography_business_all_the/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/183p07s/why_are_so_many_hifi_shops_and_manufacturers_so/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1cxauvv/another_grueling_day_in_the_office_curious_what/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1f30es1/the_hifi_industrys_mafialike_tactics_are_killing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/178zckj/are_vinyl_sales_slowing_down/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/1afagwy/is_the_music_industry_killing_the_vinyl/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/1c1u8i8/what_my_goodwill_hunts_usually_look_like/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/coins/comments/10mruqh/cant_wait_to_open_this_bad_boy_up/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/coins/comments/19dce2s/saw_this_garbage_while_scrolling_through_tiktok/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ActionFigures/comments/18gcq6d/yikes/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ActionFigures/comments/18kmo9n/ive_never_sold_or_traded_anything_but_it_sucks/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ActionFigures/comments/1aqmdx8/the_absolute_state_of_hasbro/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ActionFigures/comments/1crrspg/insane_to_see_what_other_companies_do_with_with/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 22](#audience-22)
+#### Marketing // Travel & Outdoor Enthusiasts
+- r/travel
+- r/solotravel
+- r/campingandhiking
+- r/backpacking
+- r/hiking
+- r/outdoors
+- r/urbanexploration
+- r/sailing
+- r/kayaking
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *sigh* Let me tell you something about these big corporations, especially the
+> airlines and tech companies. I used to have a cushy tech job before I left to
+> travel, and now I'm watching these companies absolutely demolish customer
+> service while jacking up prices to insane levels.
+> 
+> Take the airlines - I've been traveling for decades and this past year has been
+> the worst I've ever seen. Flights that used to cost $400 are now $1500+. Delta,
+> American, United - they're all terrible, though Delta is marginally less awful.
+> And when Southwest has issues, do they look at executive pay? Of course not.
+> They just warn about "tough decisions ahead" which we all know means cutting
+> more corners and services.
+> 
+> The pandemic gave these companies the perfect excuse to slash everything to the
+> bone - staff, service quality, basic human decency - while raising prices
+> through the roof. It's not just "inflation" like they claim. They're taking
+> advantage of reduced competition and capacity to squeeze every penny they can
+> from us.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I vote with my wallet when I can. I'll take a
+> train or drive if possible. When I have to fly, I book direct with airlines to
+> avoid the scammy third-party sites. I share my experiences online to warn
+> others. But honestly, with the consolidation in these industries, our options
+> are pretty limited. They know they have us over a barrel and they're milking it
+> for all it's worth.
+> 
+> The whole system is broken and getting worse. Every business in the US has
+> gotten appreciably worse since the pandemic - it's just that when airlines fail
+> you, you're genuinely screwed in a way that hits harder than other industries.
+> At least with hotels you can usually find alternatives, even if they're getting
+> ridiculously expensive too.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/10cibsm/do_you_feel_like_every_flight_is_about_1k15k/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/112nt8l/confession_i_left_my_home_and_job_to_travel_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/12t1opr/can_you_still_go_anywhere_for_under_1000/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/15ild88/the_truth_about_cruising_the_amalfi_coast_in_a/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/16togqt/hotels_in_europe_are_getting_ridiculously/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/16vmkh3/is_it_just_me_or_have_flights_from_nyc_to_europe/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/18cpc4o/best_and_worst_travel_purchase_of_the_year/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1aqhwb3/insane_ticket_prices/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1b9fqyi/tough_lesson_in_india/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1d65o0y/has_air_travel_gotten_worse_or_do_i_just_have/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1dnnlzt/what_are_some_things_you_regret_spending_money_on/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1e8awih/what_are_some_tips_and_tricks_you_use_to_save/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1fnwr4c/southwest_airlines_warns_staff_of_tough_decisions/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/solotravel/comments/1dhirnm/alone_in_london_at_the_beginning_of_21_day_trip/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/sailing/comments/12zj340/first_time_buyer_experience_caveat_emptor/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Kayaking/comments/1absbg8/price_check/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 23](#audience-23)
+#### Technology // Software Development & Programming
+- r/programming
+- r/coding
+- r/javascript
+- r/java
+- r/python
+- r/androiddev
+- r/iosprogramming
+- r/dotnet
+- r/clojure
+- r/tinycode
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* After 15 years as a senior software developer, I've seen enough to make
+> me pretty cynical about the whole Fortune 500 scene. Look, these companies are
+> all basically run by the same playbook - MBAs and management consultants like
+> McKinsey coming in thinking they can measure developer productivity with their
+> bullshit KPIs, while the money people squeeze every department for "efficiency."
+> 
+> Southwest Airlines is a perfect example - they treated their tech department
+> like a cost center, pinched pennies on critical infrastructure, and boom - $800
+> million down the drain when their systems melted down. But did any executives
+> lose their jobs? Nah, they probably got bonuses for "leading through turbulent
+> times."
+> 
+> The tech giants aren't much better. I watched Google go from "don't be evil" to
+> just another profit-driven machine. These days they're all the same - laying
+> off thousands of engineers while chasing whatever the VCs are excited about.
+> Right now it's AI - companies are burning out engineers with rushed rollouts
+> just to stay "competitive" in the hype cycle.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? Well, I've started being much more selective
+> about where I work. I refuse to join companies that treat engineering as
+> disposable or push that "ship at all costs" mentality. I'm vocal about
+> technical debt and pushing back against unrealistic deadlines. And most
+> importantly, I warn other developers about these toxic patterns - we need to
+> stop falling for the prestige of big tech names and start demanding better
+> working conditions.
+> 
+> I'm also seriously considering going independent or joining a smaller shop
+> where engineering craftsmanship is actually valued. The big corporate world is
+> where dreams and creative passion go to die, and I'm not interested in being
+> another cog in their machine anymore.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/115j300/voiceai_stole_open_source_code_banned_the/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/15mpgaj/til_the_southwest_airlines_software_meltdown_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/17gdehz/where_are_all_the_laidoff_software_developers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/181h2qk/reflecting_on_18_years_at_google/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/18nrhce/why_most_software_engineering_kpis_are_bullshit/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1adfdq2/nearly_25000_tech_workers_were_laid_off_in_the/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1cj78vc/ai_engineers_report_burnout_rushed_rollouts_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1eb3xph/2024_results_from_stack_overflows_annual/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1focf6c/98_of_companies_experienced_ml_project_failures/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/zynd1k/nothings_more_damaging_in_programming_right_now/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/java/comments/18gk8d7/big_news_docker_acquires_atomicjar_a_testing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/10py4u2/do_you_ever_feel_discouraged/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/1auiume/why_do_so_many_large_tech_companies_have_awful/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSProgramming/comments/17cfpma/anyone_preparing_for_vision_pro/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/dotnet/comments/1b134h2/im_tired_of_working_with_bad_code/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Clojure/comments/1eoipjr/how_to_cope_with_being_rich_hickeypilled/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 24](#audience-24)
+#### Technology // Hardware & Electronics
+- r/hardware
+- r/electronics
+- r/engineeringporn
+- r/3dprinting
+- r/robotics
+- r/shittyrobots
+- r/raspberry_pi
+- r/arduino
+- r/mechanicalkeyboards
+- r/retrobattlestations
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Adjusts glasses and sighs deeply*
+> 
+> Look, I've been in the tech industry long enough to see how these massive
+> corporations operate, and it's absolutely infuriating. I've watched companies
+> like Samsung use their obscene wealth to crush small repair businesses through
+> legal warfare, while companies like Corsair treat their warehouse workers like
+> disposable parts while their CEOs rake in millions.
+> 
+> Intel and TSMC can cry about their profit losses all they want, but they're
+> part of the same system that's been gouging consumers for years. Just look at
+> NVIDIA - they're calling $500 GPUs "budget" cards now! As someone who's been
+> following hardware prices for years, I remember when that was flagship
+> territory. And don't even get me started on their current AI-fueled market
+> valuation - it's a bubble waiting to burst, plain and simple.
+> 
+> Samsung particularly stands out as one of the worst offenders. They're not just
+> trying to monopolize repair parts - they're even considering selling off their
+> manufacturing arm because they can't keep up with competition, yet they still
+> try to maintain iron-fisted control over their ecosystem. Their behavior with
+> the repair industry patent lawsuit is just inexcusable - using their massive
+> legal resources to bludgeon smaller businesses into submission.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I'm vocal about these issues. I support
+> right-to-repair advocates like Louis Rossmann who are fighting these battles. I
+> document and share information about these corporate abuses whenever I can. But
+> honestly, sometimes it feels like we're fighting a losing battle. The system
+> seems designed to let these massive corporations just keep getting bigger and
+> more powerful while crushing any opposition.
+> 
+> But we can't just give up. We need to keep pushing for regulatory changes,
+> support independent repair shops, and call out these companies when they abuse
+> their power. The alternative is just letting them have complete control over
+> our technology, our repair options, and ultimately, our wallets.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/10ajwgo/louis_rossman_samsung_display_fires_killshot_on/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/10mb43p/intel_posts_largest_loss_in_years_as_pc_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1316bgq/cnbc_intel_reports_largest_quarterly_loss_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/13kbsxv/nvidia_rtx_4060_ti_rumored_to_launch_at_399_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/155o4un/tsmc_reports_first_profit_drop_in_4_years_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/16jf8er/corsairs_warehouse_workers_make_pennies_compared/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/17j144w/der8auer_overpriced_and_disappointing_the_1300/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1af6hbg/amd_announces_it_has_preorders_for_35_billion_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1bffc5k/der8auer_almost_400w_under_full_load_the_14900ks/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1cy6832/gamers_nexus_nvidia_has_flooded_the_market/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1diw1qb/nvidia_becomes_worlds_most_valuable_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1dwg512/ai_industry_needs_to_earn_600_billion_per_year_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1e0t8ul/apple_vision_pro_us_sales_are_all_but_dead_market/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1fgshqb/toms_hardware_amds_laptop_oems_decry_poor_support/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1fximtu/samsung_debated_selling_off_its_manufacturing_arm/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/robotics/comments/1asv552/why_are_robotics_companies_so_toxic/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 25](#audience-25)
+#### Technology // Networking & Security
+- r/netsec
+- r/cybersecurity
+- r/howtohack
+- r/malware
+- r/reverseengineering
+- r/datahoarder
+- r/usenet
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Adjusts glasses while glancing at multiple hard drives humming in the
+> background*
+> 
+> Let me tell you something - these big corporations are actively working to lock
+> down and destroy access to information and technology that should belong to
+> everyone. I've seen it happening more and more over the past few years.
+> 
+> Take Microsoft and their recent Broadcom/VMware mess - they're literally
+> killing free ESXi just to squeeze more money out of users. Or look at Apple and
+> their aggressive takedowns of repair videos and documentation. These companies
+> aren't just making profits - they're actively working to control and restrict
+> access to knowledge.
+> 
+> But the worst offenders? I'd say companies like Visa who helped destroy massive
+> amounts of user-generated content through their payment processing leverage.
+> And don't get me started on how Nintendo aggressively attacks preservation
+> efforts - they've been going after everything from Yuzu to ROM sites.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I hoard everything I can get my hands on.
+> Documentation, software, videos, guides - especially repair manuals and
+> technical documentation that companies try to suppress. I maintain my own
+> private archives and backups because I've seen too many times how quickly
+> things can disappear. Just look at what happened to Cartoon Network's content -
+> poof, gone overnight.
+> 
+> I'm not just archiving for myself either - I believe in preservation for future
+> generations. The internet is becoming more restricted and corporatized by the
+> day. If we don't save this stuff now, it'll be lost forever. That's why I
+> support organizations like the Internet Archive, even though they're under
+> constant legal assault from these corporations.
+> 
+> Remember: once something's gone from the internet, it's often gone forever.
+> These companies are counting on people not caring enough to preserve things.
+> Well, they're wrong about me.
+> 
+> *Starts another backup process running in the background*
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/157g1p0/okta_logs_decoded_okta_logs_threat_hunting_guide/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/16970xu/chinalinked_cybercriminals_bypass_barracudas/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/18zj1ui/intro_into_cicd_research_that_has_lead_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1991ey1/hacking_into_a_toyotaeicher_motors_insurance/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1fqobwj/dns_poisoning_in_30m_domains_caused_by_the_great/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/ReverseEngineering/comments/108ksjr/taking_over_a_dead_iot_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/comments/15w0upv/astraweb_alternative/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/comments/1c2p50e/frugalnetnews_updates/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/comments/1ew8mm8/the_rise_and_fall_of_usenet_how_the_original/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Malware/comments/14kfzt2/10_new_companies_added_as_cl0p_victims_627/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/16grq4d/is_there_any_chance_of_the_internet_archive_being/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/17jvhc0/western_digital_is_spinning_off_its_flash_memory/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/18j43eo/come_on_kingston_do_better/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/1ap7h2y/esxi_free_tier_is_going_byebye/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/1d8beei/the_infuriating_things_about_communicating_the/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/1g04c2f/internet_archive_hacked_data_breach_impacts_31/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 26](#audience-26)
+#### Technology // Data Science & AI
+- r/machinelearning
+- r/artificial
+- r/computervision
+- r/aihub
+- r/bigdata
+- r/database
+- r/oracle
+- r/sap
+- r/businessintelligence
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Let me tell you something about these Fortune 500 companies. After 5
+> years as a Data Analyst and now working as an Analytics Engineer, I've seen
+> enough to make my blood boil. We're all just numbers to them, expendable
+> resources they can squeeze until there's nothing left.
+> 
+> Look at Oracle - they're not even trying to hide it anymore. Larry Ellison
+> becomes the 4th richest person in the world while they freeze our salaries and
+> deny promotions because of some supposed "recession." And IBM? They're cutting
+> 401ks, slashing benefits, and replacing as many workers with AI as they can
+> while their stock hits all-time highs. It's disgusting.
+> 
+> I'm currently working 50+ hours a week, drowning in work, and my manager
+> couldn't care less. Revenue is down 15%, so they tell us to be "fortunate we're
+> still employed." I've applied to over 50 positions trying to escape, but with
+> hundreds of applicants for every decent job, it feels like we're trapped. These
+> companies know this - they know we're stuck.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? Honestly, I've learned the hard way - I'm not
+> killing myself for these companies anymore. I'm cutting back to 40 hours max.
+> No more extra effort, no more sacrificing my mental health. They wouldn't think
+> twice about letting me go, just like that company that laid off their data
+> person who had 4 kids to support, with zero warning.
+> 
+> The best resistance is taking care of ourselves and helping each other. I share
+> salary information with colleagues, warn others about toxic workplaces, and I'm
+> building my skills on my own time. Maybe we can't change these corporations,
+> but we can at least stop letting them exploit us quite so easily.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/BusinessIntelligence/comments/15jf8zx/thoughts_on_the_whole_thoughtspot_mode_acquisition/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/BusinessIntelligence/comments/1d7ojoi/let_go/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/BusinessIntelligence/comments/1ekbtya/this_market_is_really_depressing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/oracle/comments/12crwb7/xpost_from_the_cerner_sub_are_you_guys_just_numb/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/SAP/comments/12eb9d3/users_slam_saps_public_cloud_and_s4hana_migration/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/SAP/comments/1et9smq/sap_market_in_the_us/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/1br9vxr/n_how_stability_ais_founder_tanked_his/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/1cjdmr5/n_ai_engineers_report_burnout_and_rushed_rollouts/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/1djrs3n/n_ilya_sutskever_and_friends_launch_safe/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/174sxxs/so_far_ai_hasnt_been_profitable_for_big_tech/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/186drsb/most_ai_startups_are_doomed/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/18hjhjs/most_companies_using_ai_are_lighting_money_on/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1bkvdsx/ibm_stock_nears_an_alltime_highand_it_may_have/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1bm1vjo/elite_investor_jeffrey_gundlach_compares_the_ai/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1bq2sda/with_genai_adoption_growing_more_than_1500/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1fv892g/the_vibes_are_off/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 27](#audience-27)
+#### Technology // Web Development & Design
+- r/webdev
+- r/web_design
+- r/frontend
+- r/css
+- r/uxdesign
+- r/userexperience
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *sigh* Let me tell you something about these big companies... I've been in web
+> development since the mid-2000s, and I've watched the whole industry change,
+> and not for the better. These Fortune 500s, they're part of what's killing the
+> soul of web development.
+> 
+> Back in the day, web design and development was something creative, something
+> fun. It felt like we were building something meaningful, you know? Now it's all
+> about maximizing profits, cookie popups, and corporate BS. I got so tired of it
+> that I went freelance years ago.
+> 
+> The worst offenders? These tech giants who can't even get their basic mobile
+> sites working properly. Look at Reddit - a multi-billion dollar company with a
+> deliberately terrible mobile experience just to push people to their app. It's
+> the same story everywhere - banks, social media platforms, news sites... They
+> all just kind of don't work, with the same bugs that have been in them for
+> years.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I've basically isolated myself from the mainstream
+> "tech bro" culture. I stick to my small clients who actually care about quality
+> work, and I focus on creating genuine, functional websites that serve a
+> purpose. I've cut myself off from most of the "community" except for Reddit
+> where I can at least find some like-minded folks who remember what this
+> industry used to be about.
+> 
+> I refuse to participate in their race to the bottom. No cookie popups, no dark
+> patterns, no psychological manipulation in my work. And yeah, maybe I'm not
+> making the big bucks like some agency bros promise, but at least I can sleep at
+> night knowing I'm not contributing to making the web worse.
+> 
+> Sure, call me old and grumpy, but someone's got to maintain some standards in
+> this industry.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/web_design/comments/123n7ga/self_doubt_and_low_demand/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/web_design/comments/13p0sbe/does_anyone_else_think_the_web_absolutely_sucks/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/web_design/comments/1cmezhi/really_struggling_with_a_client_who_has_no_brand/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/13wabt5/the_market_right_now_is_scary_af/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1750b9c/in_webdevdesign_what_is_a_scam_that_is_so/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/17khx7d/is_the_market_really_that_bad_or_do_i_just_suck/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/18oidic/what_technologies_are_you_dropping_in_2024_and_why/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/18yfzfc/do_you_find_it_inexcusable_how_bad_reddits_app/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1ah0yl0/tired_of_web_bros/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1cgszay/is_blockchain_99_overhyped_scam/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1cjxukl/why_is_everyone_sellingbuying_boilerplates/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1csypkn/anyone_else_feel_like_theyre_working_harder_for/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1czta25/jobs_are_so_hard_to_get/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1f0sphy/5_mins_on_webdev_twitterx_and_i_want_to_quit/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frontend/comments/12bw37u/is_the_market_shitty_right_now_for_web_devs/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Frontend/comments/14t0efw/i_am_a_beginner_and_i_think_am_i_just_not_fit_for/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 28](#audience-28)
+#### Technology // Mobile Technology & Apps
+- r/android
+- r/androidapps
+- r/androiddev
+- r/ios
+- r/iphone
+- r/ipad
+- r/apple
+- r/apphookup
+- r/androidgaming
+- r/iosgaming
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* As an indie mobile app developer who's been in the trenches, I've seen
+> how these massive corporations operate, and it's honestly depressing. I've put
+> out a couple of quality games myself, trying to do things the right way - no
+> predatory tactics, fair one-time purchases, no ads. But you know what? It's a
+> constant struggle against these giants.
+> 
+> Companies like Vivendi particularly disgust me - they buy up creative studios
+> like Gameloft and just destroy them from within. And don't even get me started
+> on companies like Dream Games, making $3 billion from psychological
+> manipulation rather than actual game quality. They're no better than gambling
+> operators wearing a tech company mask.
+> 
+> Even the "respected" big tech companies aren't much better. I've turned down
+> multiple offers to sell my games to larger companies because I knew they'd just
+> stuff them full of ads and microtransactions. Apple might be making $30 billion
+> in pure profit per quarter, but they're still looking for ways to cut costs.
+> It's never enough for these people.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? Well, I'm sticking to my principles. I continue
+> developing honest, quality games without predatory mechanics, even though I
+> know I could make more money selling out. I refuse acquisition offers that
+> would compromise my values. It's not making me rich, but at least I can sleep
+> at night knowing I'm trying to make the mobile gaming space a little less toxic.
+> 
+> Is it tilting at windmills? Maybe. But someone has to try to maintain some
+> integrity in this industry. These corporations won't change unless developers
+> like me take a stand and show there's another way to do business.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/11vlx5m/inside_apples_companywide_costcutting_push_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1d7d5wl/spotify_raising_prices_again_family_plan_now_3mo/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1eirqya/delta_ceo_calls_microsoft_fragile_and_lauds_apple/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidGaming/comments/1116eqb/true/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidGaming/comments/13i79dc/yo_wtf/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidGaming/comments/16ncjre/this_is_why_the_new_games_sucks/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidGaming/comments/18edgqb/why_are_play_store_games_mostly_shit/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidGaming/comments/1en4zed/probably_the_worst_digital_store_out_there/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/iosgaming/comments/104s85j/vampire_survivors_studio_says_it_couldnt_find_a/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/iosgaming/comments/1ai94iz/the_world_of_mobile_games_is_simply_a_garbage_dump/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/iosgaming/comments/1d2ij4j/dream_games_surpasses_3_billion_almost_entirely/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1bgxc7o/samsung_galaxy_a55_their_most_premium_midranger/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1enxsxn/end_of_an_era_nova_launchers_parent_company_lays/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1f5sb21/osom_the_company_formed_from_essentials_ashes_is/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/10py4u2/do_you_ever_feel_discouraged/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/1auiume/why_do_so_many_large_tech_companies_have_awful/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 29](#audience-29)
+#### Technology // Gaming Technology & Platforms
+- r/gaming
+- r/pcgaming
+- r/xboxone
+- r/ps3
+- r/nintendoswitch
+- r/oculus
+- r/gamingpc
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Look, I've been in this industry long enough to see the same patterns
+> repeat themselves over and over. These massive corporations, especially in
+> gaming, they're all just playing the same tired game - maximize shareholder
+> value at any cost.
+> 
+> EA was notorious for their acquisition sprees in the 90s and early 2000s,
+> buying up beloved studios just to gut them. Now we're seeing Microsoft do the
+> same thing - dropping $69 billion on Activision Blizzard while laying off
+> 10,000 people. It's sickening, really.
+> 
+> The only company that ever showed a shred of human decency was Nintendo under
+> Iwata. Remember when he cut his own salary instead of laying people off during
+> the Wii U struggles? That's what leadership should look like. But these days?
+> We've got companies like Epic making billions off Fortnite - $5.8 billion in
+> 2021 alone - and they still laid off 900 people. Unity, Ubisoft, Square Enix...
+> they're all the same.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I've started voting with my wallet. I refuse to
+> pre-order games or buy into their microtransaction schemes. I support
+> independent developers and studios like Larian that actually care about making
+> good games rather than just pleasing shareholders. And I make sure to speak up
+> about these issues whenever I can - we need to keep calling out this corporate
+> greed.
+> 
+> The consolidation in this industry has gotten completely out of hand. Soon
+> we'll have just 2-3 massive corporations controlling everything, pumping out
+> soulless products while treating their workers like disposable assets. It's not
+> just about games anymore - it's about standing up against a system that
+> prioritizes quarterly profits over human dignity.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/17va3f6/why_are_so_many_gaming_industry_employees_getting/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1ap8pgj/ive_never_seen_it_this_bad_game_developers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1asc11u/larian_studios_criticizes_industry_focus_on/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1aulejb/sony_plunged_10_billion_after_its_ps5_sales_cut/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1cnfbnk/xbox_devs_are_sweating_right_now/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1cpkb43/seems_like_being_the_worst_company_is_being_a/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1dsndc4/revenue_from_gaming_subscriptions_has_reportedly/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1fw04uz/tencent_guillemot_family_are_said_to_consider/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/10fc4sb/microsoft_is_laying_off_10000_people_today/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/10sju4o/square_enix_announces_declining_financial_results/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/135g688/redfall_launches_to_mostly_negative_steam_reviews/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/16ui6lz/news_epic_games_the_maker_of_fortnite_and_unreal/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/175axnt/starfields_pricey_constellation_edition_watches/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/17nlp52/mmo_players_blast_disgusting_90_early_access/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1apx5pt/hasbro_earned_about_90_million_from_baldurs_gate/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/1cnwgyf/phil_spencer_trends_on_twitter_amid_calls_for_him/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 30](#audience-30)
+#### Technology // Enterprise Technology & IT
+- r/microsoft
+- r/oracle
+- r/sap
+- r/aws
+- r/azure
+- r/sysadmin
+- r/techsupport
+- r/businessintelligence
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *sigh* Let me tell you something after 5 years as a Data Analyst and seeing how
+> these massive companies operate. They're all playing the same game, but some
+> are more blatant about it than others.
+> 
+> Microsoft really gets under my skin lately. Here they are, making $140 billion
+> in profit, and what do they do? Freeze salaries during high inflation, cut
+> bonuses, and lay off dedicated employees - all while Satya Nadella talks about
+> "macroeconomic uncertainties." Give me a break. I've seen this playbook before.
+> 
+> Oracle's another one that makes my blood boil. Larry Ellison becomes the 4th
+> richest person in the world while employees get no raises due to "recession."
+> It's the same story everywhere - massive profits at the top, while we're told
+> to feel "fortunate to still be employed."
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? Well, I've learned the hard way that working
+> 50+ hours a week doesn't protect you from layoffs. So first, I'm sticking to my
+> 40 hours - period. My mental health matters more than their bottom line. I'm
+> also being more selective about where I work next. I'm tired of companies that
+> treat their data professionals as disposable while raking in millions in
+> monthly revenue.
+> 
+> But honestly, in this market, with 100+ applicants for every decent position
+> and constant ghosting from recruiters, my options feel limited. Still, I refuse
+> to be another corporate burnout story. Sometimes standing your ground on
+> work-life boundaries is the only real power we have.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/BusinessIntelligence/comments/15jf8zx/thoughts_on_the_whole_thoughtspot_mode_acquisition/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/BusinessIntelligence/comments/1676xiu/what_are_some_cringe_bi_and_data_related/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/BusinessIntelligence/comments/1d7ojoi/let_go/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/BusinessIntelligence/comments/1ekbtya/this_market_is_really_depressing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/oracle/comments/12crwb7/xpost_from_the_cerner_sub_are_you_guys_just_numb/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/SAP/comments/12eb9d3/users_slam_saps_public_cloud_and_s4hana_migration/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/SAP/comments/1akteb6/all_hands_opinions/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/SAP/comments/1et9smq/sap_market_in_the_us/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/11qfldm/microsoft_ranked_as_the_3rd_most_valuable_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/13duuab/satyas_email_today/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/13fxiqo/microsoft_puts_the_freeze_on_employee_salaries/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/153g6sz/microsoft_365_copilot_ai_tool_will_cost_30_per/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/17higdh/satya_nadella_says_microsofts_decision_to_shut/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/17u5p2k/when_looking_at_microsoft_what_is_a_top_strategic/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/18kxcue/is_microsoft_acquiring_paramount_and_how_it_can/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoft/comments/1e7cj2r/end_of_the_day_microsoft_got_all_the_blame/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 31](#audience-31)
+#### Technology // Emerging Technologies & Futurism
+- r/futurology
+- r/transhuman
+- r/cyberpunk
+- r/singularity
+- r/selfdrivingcars
+- r/renewableenergy
+- r/energy
+- r/amazingtechnology
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Look, I've been watching these tech and energy companies closely over the past
+> decade, and I've become increasingly disillusioned with the whole lot of them.
+> I used to be optimistic about companies like Tesla and Amazon - thought they
+> were going to revolutionize everything and make the world better. What a joke
+> that turned out to be.
+> 
+> Tesla's turned out to be just another car company, but worse - with terrible
+> quality control and a CEO who constantly lies to everyone. Amazon? Sure,
+> they're buying up renewable energy, but they're treating their workers like
+> robots, making them pee in bottles just to meet quotas. BP's posting record
+> profits while people can't afford to heat their homes. It's obscene.
+> 
+> The tech giants are particularly awful - I call them the "Silicon Six" (though
+> honestly, it should be more like a "Digital Dozen" now). They care more about
+> their share prices than democracy itself. Look at what's happening - these
+> companies are laying off thousands of workers while posting billions in
+> profits, all to chase AI investments that'll probably just make things worse
+> for regular people.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I've already started by reducing my dependence
+> on these companies where I can. I'm vocal about their practices online and in
+> my community. But the real change needs to be systemic - we need proper
+> regulation, wealth redistribution, and maybe even some actual socialist
+> policies. The private sector has proven they'll destroy the planet for
+> quarterly profits if we let them.
+> 
+> The most frustrating part is that we have the technology and resources to solve
+> so many problems - clean energy, transportation, basic needs - but these
+> corporations would rather hoard wealth than help humanity. Until we address
+> this fundamental issue, all their "innovations" will just concentrate more
+> power in fewer hands.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/energy/comments/1522gyj/ford_gets_92_billion_to_help_us_catch_up_with/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/energy/comments/zv0yad/tesla_stock_tanked_in_2022_and_now_theyre/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RenewableEnergy/comments/10ppvz0/china_invests_546_billion_in_clean_energy_far/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RenewableEnergy/comments/139tqsi/amazon_is_the_500pound_gorilla_in_a_room_full_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RenewableEnergy/comments/18omsza/insurer_75_of_california_solar_companies_are_high/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/10kxp2j/humanity_may_reach_singularity_within_just_7/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/10vxyhg/bp_sees_biggest_profit_in_114year_history_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/114hh26/this_sub_has_become_one_of_the_most/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/18nbz6k/is_mark_zuckerberg_prepping_a_doomsday_bunker_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1aioqn2/sacha_baron_cohen_just_called_out_the_silicon_six/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1akqouf/wealth_of_five_richest_men_doubles_since_2020_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1bcc1ep/why_can_we_not_take_universal_basic_income/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1cwm9gr/economic_damage_from_climate_change_six_times/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1dycu6a/nearly_all_major_car_companies_are_sabotaging_ev/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1euaaq9/tech_company_lays_off_5500_workers_to_invest_more/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/SelfDrivingCars/comments/1ddn7wk/tesla_robotaxi_revenue_is_likely_years_away/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 32](#audience-32)
+#### Technology // Gadgets & Consumer Electronics
+- r/gadgets
+- r/shutupandtakemymoney
+- r/hackedgadgets
+- r/audiophile
+- r/headphones
+- r/cameras
+- r/drones
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Let me tell you something about these big tech companies and the
+> so-called "luxury" brands - they're all running the same playbook. I've been in
+> the high-end audio industry long enough to see how this works.
+> 
+> Look at Meta burning through $13.7 billion on their laughable "metaverse,"
+> while companies like Apple and Samsung are showing their true colors with their
+> anti-repair practices. I used to work as a moderator for a major audio forum,
+> and I've seen firsthand how these companies operate - threatening legal action
+> when they don't like honest reviews or criticism.
+> 
+> But what really gets me is how they treat their customers. Take Sonos - they'll
+> just ruin your perfectly good speakers with a software update. Or look at
+> Apple's repair program - they set it up to fail by making parts too expensive
+> and response times too slow. It's all calculated.
+> 
+> I'm doing my part by speaking out. I tell people about my experiences, name
+> names, and refuse to back down when these companies try their intimidation
+> tactics. When dCS and other manufacturers tried threatening me with lawsuits, I
+> told them to pound sand. The audio community needs to know which companies are
+> selling snake oil and using mafia-like tactics to silence critics.
+> 
+> These days, I make it my mission to warn others about the arrogant shops and
+> manufacturers who treat customers like walking ATMs. We need more transparency
+> and honest reviews in this industry, not fewer. I won't stop calling out bad
+> behavior when I see it, even if it means getting more legal threats in my inbox.
+> 
+> At least some people are starting to wake up to what's happening. But until
+> more folks start pushing back and voting with their wallets, these companies
+> will keep getting away with it.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/10r81bg/meta_lost_137_billion_on_reality_labs_in_2022_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/10sk434/apple_sales_drop_5_in_largest_quarterly_revenue/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/13kwq0v/we_are_losing_money_companies_in_apples_repair/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/14ud2wc/samsung_reports_worst_decline_in_quarterly_sales/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/1fpxzig/sony_sure_served_up_a_feast_for_scalpers_who_are/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/zrp3sn/meta_says_about_half_of_its_10b_yearly_reality/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/10pgvbe/its_been_84_years/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/139z4x9/audiophile_heaven/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/183p07s/why_are_so_many_hifi_shops_and_manufacturers_so/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1chb1v0/audiophile_snobbery_may_be_killing_our_hobby_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1cuuoxj/why_this_companys_biggest_fans_turned_against_it/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1cxauvv/another_grueling_day_in_the_office_curious_what/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1e36w3r/dcs_is_threatening_me_with_a_7figure_lawsuit_over/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1f30es1/the_hifi_industrys_mafialike_tactics_are_killing/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1falhs3/well_well/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/zso0d4/can_you_believe_people_actually_buy_these_lol/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 33](#audience-33)
+#### Technology // Tech News & Media
+- r/technews
+- r/technewstoday
+- r/dailytechnewsshow
+- r/realtech
+- r/technology
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* Look, I've watched these companies long enough to see their true colors.
+> They're all playing the same cynical game - record profits one quarter, mass
+> layoffs the next. It's exhausting.
+> 
+> Tech companies are probably the worst offenders in my book. Take Tesla -
+> massively overvalued, while companies like Apple and Google mine our data and
+> squeeze us with subscriptions for basic features. And don't even get me started
+> on how these companies handle layoffs - CEOs buying classic cars worth millions
+> while letting hundreds of workers go. It's sickening.
+> 
+> I'm actually taking action by disconnecting as much as possible. I've been
+> actively reducing my reliance on their products and services. I've lost all
+> respect for these corporations as they've shown their true priorities -
+> shareholder value above all else. Whether it's Big Oil posting record profits,
+> or Big Tech exploiting workers and customers alike, it's all the same game.
+> 
+> The way I see it, these companies aren't innovating anymore - they're just
+> finding new ways to extract money from us while their billionaire executives
+> get richer. Look at how they handle economic uncertainty - their first move is
+> always to slash jobs while protecting their profits. And when they need help?
+> They run to the government for handouts, after spending all their money on
+> stock buybacks.
+> 
+> I'm done buying the future they're selling. I'd rather opt out as much as
+> possible than continue feeding this system. Maybe if enough of us stop buying
+> into their games, something will finally change.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/10qft9d/exxon_smashes_western_oil_majors_profits_with_56/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/10t26n1/apple_sales_drop_5_in_largest_quarterly_revenue/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13f3nu3/researcher_meredith_whittaker_says_ais_biggest/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13ijzqy/the_tech_boom_created_billionaires_and_a_whole/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/15ze9in/teslas_value_plunged_nearly_200_billion_since/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1acehve/big_tech_is_thriving_despite_the_layoffs/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1ajitzv/tech_used_to_be_bleeding_edge_now_its_just/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1akljcu/tesla_is_the_worstperforming_stock_in_the_sp_500/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1bt9uuf/trump_media_plunges_more_than_25_after_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1cu48ud/billionaire_real_estate_mogul_hopes_to_turn/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1ehmrna/bungie_ceo_faces_backlash_after_announcing_220/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1eifxaj/intel_heads_for_worst_day_on_wall_street_in_50/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technews/comments/102grgx/apples_market_valuation_drops_below_2_trillion_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technews/comments/10v68ns/dell_to_slash_over_6000_jobs_amid_uncertain/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technews/comments/126va3o/us_semiconductor_index_hits_highest_in_nearly_a/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technews/comments/1ebtvl8/crowdstrike_global_outage_to_cost_us_fortune_500/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 34](#audience-34)
+#### Politics // Center-Left & Progressive Politics
+- r/lgbt
+- r/feminism
+- r/socialism
+- r/progressive
+- r/environment
+- r/greenparty
+- r/labor
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Look, I'm absolutely fed up with these major corporations and their
+> performative allyship. As someone who's been closely watching their behavior,
+> especially during Pride month, it's clear they'll throw us under the bus the
+> moment it becomes financially convenient.
+> 
+> Target really showed their true colors when they caved to bigots and pulled
+> their Pride merchandise. They're literally choosing to side with domestic
+> terrorists over our community! I used to shop there 1-3 times a week, but I'm
+> done with them now. And don't even get me started on companies like Wells Fargo
+> with their rainbow credit cards – it's just cynical marketing.
+> 
+> Some of the worst offenders? Home Depot, Boeing, and AT&T have been actively
+> funding anti-gay politicians. Shein is exploiting workers and destroying the
+> environment. Best Buy is now screening LGBTQ+ nonprofit donations because of
+> "conservative pressure." And Elon Musk's X platform just suspended hundreds of
+> LGBTQ+ marketing accounts without explanation.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I'm voting with my wallet. I'm boycotting these
+> companies and encouraging others to do the same. Instead, I'm supporting local,
+> queer-owned businesses. We need to show these corporations that bowing to
+> bigots has consequences. That's why I support actions like the Starbucks
+> workers who organized strikes over Pride display issues.
+> 
+> The days of quietly accepting rainbow capitalism are over. If these companies
+> want our money, they need to actually support our community year-round, not
+> just when it's profitable. And they definitely need to stop funding politicians
+> who want to strip away our rights.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/10681ku/what_brands_should_i_avoid_due_to_anti_lgbtqa/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/10jybct/im_just_in_love_with_this_shirt_such_a_good_shein/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/116f4w2/our_suffering_is_not_your_fucking_marketing_scheme/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/13rscbi/lgbt_groups_progressives_frustrated_with_target/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/13v6827/official_statements_from_5_brands_affected_by/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/14cm9og/update_targets_systematic_erasure_of_the_lgbtq/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/14gye4t/the_starbucks_union_says_workers_at_more_than_150/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/14lagwo/buzz_lightyear_branded_an_lgbtq_ally_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/14s58ic/trans_charity_mermaids_fails_to_have_charitable/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/17ssia1/what_are_some_companies_food_clothing_appliances/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/184ik7h/i_despise_rainbow_capitalism_with_every_fiber_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1bk6mg6/companies_say_the_quiet_part_out_loud_wont/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1bqyt4b/best_buy_offers_to_screen_lgbtq_nonprofit/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1d6cnse/reminder_that_big_companies_are_not_our_friends/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1dd4oxz/wtf_is_happening_this_month/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1e2qalw/elon_musks_x_platform_suspended_more_than_200/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 35](#audience-35)
+#### Politics // Center-Right & Conservative Politics
+- r/conservative
+- r/republican
+- r/libertarian
+- r/askaconservative
+
+### COMPLETION
+> ERROR: (insufficient content)
+
+#### REFERENCES
+
+## [AUDIENCE 36](#audience-36)
+#### Politics // Libertarian & Austrian Economics
+- r/libertarian
+- r/austrian_economics
+- r/goldandblack
+- r/anarcho_capitalism
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Look, the whole system is rigged. These Fortune 500 companies aren't succeeding
+> because they're providing superior products or services - they're thriving
+> because they've got their hands deep in Washington's pockets. It's all about
+> corporate-government collusion.
+> 
+> The healthcare and banking sectors are probably the worst offenders. Just look
+> at how Big Pharma and the major healthcare companies have created this
+> monopolistic nightmare where Americans are paying $10,000 per person while
+> getting worse outcomes. And don't even get me started on the banks - they're
+> printing money through IOUs while destroying the middle class, all with the
+> Fed's blessing!
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I spend a lot of time trying to wake people up
+> to what's really happening. Most folks are completely clueless about how these
+> corporations pass their tax burden onto consumers or how lobbying has corrupted
+> our entire system. It's incredibly frustrating watching people celebrate minor
+> drops in inflation while our purchasing power gets demolished.
+> 
+> The only real solution is to slash government spending, break up the unholy
+> alliance between corporations and bureaucrats, and get rid of these "economic
+> advisers" who clearly don't even understand basic economics. But until more
+> people understand how they're being played, nothing will change. That's why I
+> keep speaking out about it, even though most people would rather believe
+> everything's fine.
+> 
+> I mean, just watch any of those old Peter Schiff videos from 2006 - he called
+> everything that was coming, and people laughed. Now we're in an even worse
+> situation, and the same ignorant optimism persists. It's maddening.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/13a74gi/i_am_always_be_surprised_at_the_hubris_and/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/13i5tvp/what_happened_to_the_american_middleclass/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/13x16h8/mises_on_taxes/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/14bbfbn/why_arent_more_people_mad_about_inflation/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/18bfxvi/corporate_tax_screws_consumers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1as7crl/any_uk_based_talking_heads/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1cee4wl/why_the_us_debt_is_unsustainable_and_is/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1cmjjcd/bidens_economic_adviser_tries_and_fails_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1d2hvtb/central_banks_are_destroying_our_economies/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1dwhx6n/unveiling_the_monopoly_in_us_healthcare/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1e79xzj/just_in_china_dumped_an_alltime_high_426_billion/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1eu7hb5/one_path_leads_to_prosperity_the_other_leads_to/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1f1ccoo/a_bridge_too_far/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1f71kin/milton_friedman/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1fkm4ou/the_collapse_of_healthy_society_and_the_middle/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/austrian_economics/comments/1g6re8n/i_mean_what_could_go_wrong/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 37](#audience-37)
+#### Politics // International Relations & Geopolitics
+- r/worldnews
+- r/geopolitics
+- r/internationalrelations
+- r/europe
+- r/asia
+- r/worldevents
+- r/inthenews
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* The Fortune 500 is just another club for the ultra-wealthy elite who
+> keep getting richer while regular people struggle. It's a rigged system where
+> CEOs get $200 million payouts while cutting costs and laying off workers. Just
+> look at Google's Sundar Pichai - disgusting.
+> 
+> But if you want to talk about the absolute worst? The Trump and Musk
+> enterprises take the cake. These guys are masters of destroying value while
+> enriching themselves. Musk managed to tank Twitter's value by $36 billion -
+> that's impressive in the worst way possible. And Trump? *laughs bitterly* His
+> Truth Social lost $58 million in 2023 while still somehow getting a
+> multi-billion dollar valuation. It's all a giant scam, and his devoted
+> followers keep throwing money at him only to lose their shirts.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I'm done being quiet about it. I'll call out
+> these billionaire grifters every chance I get. I mean, we're living in a
+> capitalist dystopia where our government is owned by these wealthy elites who
+> avoid taxes while their employees can barely make ends meet. At least I can
+> take some satisfaction in watching Truth Social's stock plummet below $20 and
+> seeing these con men's empires start to crumble. The whole system needs an
+> overhaul, but for now, I'll keep exposing their schemes and warning others not
+> to fall for their latest get-rich-quick schemes.
+> 
+> The saddest part? Some people still don't see through it. They blame
+> "mainstream media lies" when these companies' own financial documents show
+> they're failing. Greed really is the most addictive human fault we possess.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/worldevents/comments/12uw6p5/google_ceo_sundar_pichai_receives_200_million_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/13kxhbl/rich_ceos_avoid_taxes_on_retirement_funds_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/13sr3wn/these_billionaires_have_more_money_than_the_us/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/170nmcx/elon_musks_x_is_now_worth_36_billion_less_than/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/194uaar/donald_trump_jr_linked_to_chinese_billionaires/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bt5xuh/new_trumps_truth_social_lost_58_million_in_2023/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1btd5z0/truth_social_shares_go_into_freefall_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bz0uzj/trump_media_stock_drops_more_than_10_to_open/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bz4jqg/trump_media_spirals_as_37_dive_from_debut_close/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1c2fqit/some_trump_stock_investors_have_already_lost_half/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1c2kojg/some_trump_media_investors_have_now_lost_more/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1c32mox/not_going_to_be_able_to_sleep_tonight_truth/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1eqrfdh/stable_genius_trump_tanks_his_own_media_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1f2kazh/truth_social_ceo_coo_and_treasurer_dump_stock_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1f3iey2/trump_media_stock_falls_below_20_per_share_a/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1f7iihl/twitter_investor_accuses_elon_musk_of_tanking/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 38](#audience-38)
+#### Politics // Economic Policy & Debate
+- r/economics
+- r/economy
+- r/finance
+- r/business
+- r/politicaleconomy
+- r/economy
+- r/econpapers
+- r/econbooks
+- r/behavioraleconomics
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Listen, as someone who's been watching these corporations closely, I'll tell
+> you what I see - it's a rigged game. These Fortune 500 companies are basically
+> sophisticated pump and dump schemes, especially in tech. I've watched Tesla
+> tank, seen Amazon lay off workers while posting $10 billion profits, and
+> witnessed how these corporations are driving half of our recent inflation just
+> through pure profit-taking.
+> 
+> The tech sector is particularly egregious. These "disruptors" and "market
+> makers" are often just parasitic middlemen who add zero real value to the
+> economy. Tesla stands out as particularly problematic - just look at how it's
+> performing the worst in the S&P 500 this year. And don't get me started on
+> Amazon treating their middle managers like disposable resources while they work
+> 12-16 hour days.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I fully support what Warren Buffett and Bill
+> Gates have been saying about making billionaires pay their fair share. But more
+> importantly, I think we need to stop glorifying these companies and their stock
+> prices as if they represent the actual health of our economy. It's toxic
+> thinking. These corporations are bringing back the gilded age while regular
+> people's savings collapse and household wealth gets decimated.
+> 
+> I refuse to be one of those people making under $35k who cheers for the stock
+> market like some kind of corporate bootlicker. The system needs fundamental
+> change, not just tweaks around the edges. Until then, I'll keep calling out
+> their greed and warning others about how these companies are trashing the very
+> economy they depend on.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1akljjt/tesla_is_the_worstperforming_stock_in_the_sp_500/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1crcyw7/if_you_dont_like_paying_taxes_make_billionaires/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1eo51c9/the_great_wealth_transfer_is_set_to_be_a_90/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/1flxod7/lvmhs_bernard_arnault_has_gone_from_the_worlds/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/z4p6ry/techs_reality_check_how_the_industry_lost_74/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/finance/comments/zz1946/elon_musks_net_worth_collapse_is_the_biggest_loss/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/12b7k7x/trumps_net_worth_plunges_700_million_as_truth/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/14qcvd1/household_savings_collapse_sparks_recession_fears/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/19agwih/half_of_recent_us_inflation_due_to_high_corporate/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/1dbyiom/amazon_laid_off_more_than_100_middle_managers/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/1f97js2/a_kamala_harris_win_and_a_democratic_sweep_would/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/economy/comments/zwgyej/stop_complaining_says_billionaire_investor/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/12ky99d/the_lessons_from_americas_astonishing_economic/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/139x4s9/how_company_profits_are_keeping_prices_high/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/1figzcf/trump_plans_would_add_58_trillion_to_national_debt/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/comments/1g1zfsr/dow_jumps_400_points_to_a_record_on_friday_sp_500/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 39](#audience-39)
+#### Politics // Social & Cultural Issues
+- r/politics
+- r/esist
+- r/politicalhumor
+- r/socialjustice
+- r/lgbt
+- r/twoxchromosomes
+- r/privacy
+- r/guncontrol
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Look, I'm absolutely fed up with these corporate giants pretending to be our
+> allies while stabbing us in the back. Target really showed their true colors
+> this year - I used to shop there multiple times a week, but after they caved to
+> bigots and pulled their Pride merchandise? Done. Completely done.
+> 
+> Disney, Wells Fargo, Best Buy - they're all the same. They wave rainbow flags
+> when it's profitable and throw us under the bus the moment there's any
+> pushback. It's not just rainbow capitalism anymore; it's actively harmful
+> because they're teaching bigots that threats and intimidation work.
+> 
+> Some companies are particularly egregious though. Home Depot, Boeing, and AT&T
+> have been actively funding anti-LGBTQ+ politicians. The Salvation Army has a
+> long history of discrimination. And don't even get me started on Elon Musk's X
+> platform mass-suspending LGBTQ+ accounts.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I'm voting with my wallet. I'm done giving my money
+> to these corporations that treat us like a marketing scheme. Instead, I'm
+> supporting local LGBTQ+ owned businesses and encouraging others in our
+> community to do the same. When these companies betray us, we need to hit them
+> where it hurts - their profits. I'm also making sure to spread awareness about
+> which companies are working against our interests.
+> 
+> The days of quietly accepting their performative allyship are over. If they
+> won't stand with us during the hard times, they don't deserve our support
+> during the good times.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/10681ku/what_brands_should_i_avoid_due_to_anti_lgbtqa/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/116f4w2/our_suffering_is_not_your_fucking_marketing_scheme/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/13rscbi/lgbt_groups_progressives_frustrated_with_target/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/13v6827/official_statements_from_5_brands_affected_by/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/14cm9og/update_targets_systematic_erasure_of_the_lgbtq/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/14lagwo/buzz_lightyear_branded_an_lgbtq_ally_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/14s58ic/trans_charity_mermaids_fails_to_have_charitable/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/17qbput/christian_photographer_wins_right_to_discriminate/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/17ssia1/what_are_some_companies_food_clothing_appliances/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/184ik7h/i_despise_rainbow_capitalism_with_every_fiber_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1bk6mg6/companies_say_the_quiet_part_out_loud_wont/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1bqyt4b/best_buy_offers_to_screen_lgbtq_nonprofit/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1d6cnse/reminder_that_big_companies_are_not_our_friends/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1dd4oxz/wtf_is_happening_this_month/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1dw8n1m/ouch_outed_by_god/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1e2qalw/elon_musks_x_platform_suspended_more_than_200/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 40](#audience-40)
+#### Politics // News & Current Events
+- r/news
+- r/worldnews
+- r/politics
+- r/worldevents
+- r/inthenews
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *Sigh* The whole system is rigged. These Fortune 500 companies are just
+> playgrounds for the ultra-wealthy while the rest of us struggle. Look at
+> Google's Sundar Pichai getting $200 million while they're laying people off -
+> it's absolutely disgusting. And don't even get me started on how these CEOs
+> avoid taxes on their retirement funds while their employees can barely make
+> ends meet.
+> 
+> But you want to know who really stands out as the worst? These ego-driven tech
+> bros like Musk and Trump who think they can just play with billions while
+> destroying value left and right. I've watched this Truth Social disaster unfold
+> - it's basically a money laundering scheme wrapped in a social media company.
+> They posted what, $800k in revenue with a $16 million loss in one quarter? And
+> somehow it's still worth billions? Give me a break.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do about it? Well, I'm definitely not dumb enough to
+> invest in their schemes like those MAGA folks losing their shirts on Trump
+> Media stock. I'll keep calling out this capitalist dystopia for what it is - a
+> system where our government is owned by the wealthy and no longer serves the
+> public. The best we can do is stay informed, speak out, and refuse to
+> participate in their grifts. At least we can watch their empires crumble when
+> their scams finally catch up with them. Greed really is the sickest human fault
+> we possess.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/worldevents/comments/12uw6p5/google_ceo_sundar_pichai_receives_200_million_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/13kxhbl/rich_ceos_avoid_taxes_on_retirement_funds_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/13sr3wn/these_billionaires_have_more_money_than_the_us/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bt5xuh/new_trumps_truth_social_lost_58_million_in_2023/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1btd5z0/truth_social_shares_go_into_freefall_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bwn6ln/trump_media_stock_sinks_to_postmerger_low_cnn/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bwywuk/trump_loses_nearly_2_billion_as_truth_social/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bz0uzj/trump_media_stock_drops_more_than_10_to_open/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1bz4jqg/trump_media_spirals_as_37_dive_from_debut_close/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1c2fqit/some_trump_stock_investors_have_already_lost_half/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1c2kojg/some_trump_media_investors_have_now_lost_more/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1c32mox/not_going_to_be_able_to_sleep_tonight_truth/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1eqrfdh/stable_genius_trump_tanks_his_own_media_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1f2kazh/truth_social_ceo_coo_and_treasurer_dump_stock_as/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1f3iey2/trump_media_stock_falls_below_20_per_share_a/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1f7iihl/twitter_investor_accuses_elon_musk_of_tanking/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 41](#audience-41)
+#### Politics // Technology & Policy
+- r/futurology
+- r/cyberpunk
+- r/privacy
+- r/netsec
+- r/technology
+- r/selfdrivingcars
+- r/futurology
+- r/energy
+- r/renewableenergy
+- r/climate
+
+### COMPLETION
+> Listen, I've become increasingly skeptical and frankly disgusted with these
+> corporate giants. I used to believe in the promise of technology and
+> innovation, but now I see it's just become a game of exploitation and greed.
+> 
+> Take Tesla - they're massively overvalued, even after their stock tanked. Or
+> look at Big Oil companies like Exxon and BP posting record profits while the
+> planet burns. It's obscene. The tech companies aren't any better - they're
+> laying off thousands of workers despite making billions in profit, all to chase
+> the next AI breakthrough that'll make their executives even richer.
+> 
+> Google, Microsoft, Meta - they're all the same. They mine our data, push
+> subscriptions we don't need, and sell us broken promises about the future. And
+> don't get me started on Zuckerberg building his doomsday bunker in Hawaii while
+> the rest of us deal with the mess these companies created.
+> 
+> What am I doing about it? I'm actively reducing my dependence on their products
+> and services. I'm moving away from their ecosystem of surveillance and planned
+> obsolescence. I'd rather go back to simpler technology than continue feeding
+> these corporate machines that prioritize shareholder value over human wellbeing
+> and planetary survival.
+> 
+> The worst offenders are probably the ones who pretend to be innovators while
+> really just exploiting workers and resources - Meta, Amazon, Tesla. At least
+> the oil companies don't pretend to be saving the world while they destroy it.
+> 
+> I know this might sound cynical, but after watching these companies post record
+> profits while creating "a whole lot of really poor, unhappy people," as
+> Rushkoff put it, I've had enough. The system is broken, and I refuse to keep
+> buying what they're selling.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/10qft9d/exxon_smashes_western_oil_majors_profits_with_56/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13f3nu3/researcher_meredith_whittaker_says_ais_biggest/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/13ijzqy/the_tech_boom_created_billionaires_and_a_whole/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/15ze9in/teslas_value_plunged_nearly_200_billion_since/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1ajitzv/tech_used_to_be_bleeding_edge_now_its_just/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1akljcu/tesla_is_the_worstperforming_stock_in_the_sp_500/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1bt9uuf/trump_media_plunges_more_than_25_after_company/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1cu48ud/billionaire_real_estate_mogul_hopes_to_turn/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1eifxaj/intel_heads_for_worst_day_on_wall_street_in_50/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/energy/comments/zv0yad/tesla_stock_tanked_in_2022_and_now_theyre/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RenewableEnergy/comments/10ppvz0/china_invests_546_billion_in_clean_energy_far/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/RenewableEnergy/comments/139tqsi/amazon_is_the_500pound_gorilla_in_a_room_full_of/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/10vxyhg/bp_sees_biggest_profit_in_114year_history_after/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/18nbz6k/is_mark_zuckerberg_prepping_a_doomsday_bunker_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1cwm9gr/economic_damage_from_climate_change_six_times/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1euaaq9/tech_company_lays_off_5500_workers_to_invest_more/
+
+## [AUDIENCE 42](#audience-42)
+#### Politics // Law Enforcement & Military
+- r/military
+- r/navy
+- r/army
+- r/airforce
+- r/protectandserve
+- r/police
+
+### COMPLETION
+> *adjusts Navy veteran cap and scoffs*
+> 
+> Look, after 8 years in the service, I've seen enough of how these big
+> corporations operate, especially the defense contractors and housing companies
+> that leech off military contracts. Liberty Military Housing stands out as
+> particularly awful - they're basically stealing BAH from servicemembers while
+> providing subpar housing. Had to threaten legal action against them myself.
+> 
+> These companies that get "limitless business from the government" should at
+> least be non-profit, but instead they're just milking the system. The tech reps
+> and defense contractors are the real welfare queens if you ask me. They've got
+> their hands so deep in the government's pockets it's ridiculous.
+> 
+> What am I willing to do? Well, I'm done being quiet about it. I'll keep
+> speaking up and warning others about these predatory practices. I've learned
+> from my time in that the "shut up and color" mentality doesn't work anymore -
+> it's 2024, and people need to push back. I'm not afraid to call out these
+> companies by name and share my experiences. When I see fellow vets getting
+> screwed over by these corporations, I tell them to document everything and be
+> ready for legal action if necessary.
+> 
+> And don't even get me started on how they try to exploit the "patriotism" angle
+> while treating service members like disposable resources. The whole system
+> needs an overhaul, but until then, the least I can do is warn others and help
+> them fight back when these companies try to take advantage of them.
+
+#### REFERENCES
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/108c9cl/yall_need_to_have_a_better_plan_than_work_at/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/11yr4jl/liberty_military_housing_is_a_bunch_of_crooks/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1340buf/stockholm_syndrome_is_real/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/14wdb2j/will_it_ever_get_better/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/15enp1y/americans_confidence_in_the_us_military_lowest_in/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/16dh20o/military_faces_recruitment_crisis_as_unpatriotic/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/16pwqyk/fuck_em/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/182wt60/us_navy_nonkinetic_effects_will_likely_decide_the/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/19497ir/lss_looking_at_me_dead_in_the_eye_telling_me_they/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1ajf50w/navy_sinking_nearly_1_billion_into_barracks/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1cr4d4u/pers_43_down_bad/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1csqpvf/msm_further_discussion/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1d2ortl/good_luck_all_you_quotas_out_there_on_your/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1d6vgsk/an_oldie_but_goodie/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1e0b7mo/navy_had_record_high_suicides_so_far_this_year/
+- https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1g0ulcn/where_the_best_and_brightest_are_really_going/
+