[happytoexplain]

There are so many comments written in this weirdly contradictory tone - I can't tell if you support or oppose the behaviors of these companies.

[jeffmcmahan]

I'd say the term 'sharecrop' clearly carries a strongly negative connotation...

[rbecker]

Comments can do more than just express support or opposition.

[gdsdfe]

it's all this tribalism in the world nowadays ... it's like just tell me, are you with me or against me? as if these are the only options

[Falling3]

And unfortunately, we need to know that information between we are willing to judge the validity of the comment.

[ta17711771]

That way I can downvote you or upvote you, regardless of if you contribute to the discussion.

[gdsdfe]

Why? I was just branching out onto what seemed to be a good conversation ... Like I'm doing right now.

[MattGaiser]

I have never heard the word "sharecrop" used in a supportive way.

[pas]

AdWords ransom. Not a positive thing.

That said, the comment is a simple terse statement of "facts".