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by SamuelAdams 1120 days ago
Because some people grew up poor and without much access to content. Then they learned about this thing in the 90’s called the internet where you can share information with anyone for free.

So said poor person learned programming and other skills to get a tracker working so that they could give back to others who are in the same boat.

This way the poor kid (who’s family can’t afford lunch, let alone a 10€ /month Disney + subscription) can chat with their rich friends at the lunch table about the latest marvel film the week it releases and god forbid, fit in for once.