> This situation, commonly known as a monopoly, cannot be reversed by free market
You said:
>The only real monopolies are the one maintained by the use of force by governments where competition can not flourish simply because the government makes it illegal to do so
100% agree.
Ironic that the OP is saying that "this situation cannot be reversed by free market" when it seems that the most obvious business opportunity visible here is a privacy-conscious messaging service.
No one is making the parent use whatsapp/FB, and there are many competing services. Some free, some not. Sort of stunning lack of imagination.
> This situation, commonly known as a monopoly, cannot be reversed by free market
You said:
>The only real monopolies are the one maintained by the use of force by governments where competition can not flourish simply because the government makes it illegal to do so
100% agree.
Ironic that the OP is saying that "this situation cannot be reversed by free market" when it seems that the most obvious business opportunity visible here is a privacy-conscious messaging service.
No one is making the parent use whatsapp/FB, and there are many competing services. Some free, some not. Sort of stunning lack of imagination.