[giancarlostoro]

I trust Google to:

* Abruptly ban me and all users from a Google Workspace for no reason whatsoever.

* Abruptly shut down a service.

I'll never give Google my direct money.

[throwuxiytayq]

Life gets simpler and better as soon as you stop giving money to Google.

It’s so silly that individual people still use their shit. Corporations, I understand - they always choose the most mediocre stacks and tools by default. But why people choose to bring the mediocrity of Google into their lives is beyond me.

[wolvesechoes]

> But why people choose to bring the mediocrity of Google into their lives is beyond me.

Because life gets simpler and better if you are just using what is available on your phone and in your browser instead of constantly chasing current HN darling.

[throwuxiytayq]

That’s one braindead strawman. There’s millions of apps to choose from on your phone. Alternatives to Google are decades old. But do enjoy getting your ass profiled in gmail and let me know if the ads in your mailbox are helpfully tailored to your needs and preferences!

[wolvesechoes]

> There’s millions of apps to choose from on your phone

And choosing one of them obviously makes life more complicated than not doing that.

> getting your ass profiled

Gmail knows nothing of my ass.

> let me know if the ads in your mailbox are helpfully tailored to your needs and preferences!

I couldn't, for I don't check them. I have enough life to live without degoogling crusade.