When was the turn of the century?

[PPQ_Purple]

But that's the point. It does not matter if its still possible or not. What matters is that plenty of good things that used to be the default are turning into a luxury that is no longer certain. That is just bad on principal alone.

 

[Birdjaguar]

But that's the point. It does not matter if its still possible or not. What matters is that plenty of good things that used to be the default are turning into a luxury that is no longer certain. That is just bad on principal alone.

Post your list of those things.

 

[Gori the Grey]

You ask when was the turn of the century, OP, but I predict a turn of the century in the future. Several, in fact. I'm not saying exactly when (though I could).

You can tell people you heard it here first.

 

[PPQ_Purple]

Post your list of those things.

Here is a short and non comprehensive list that I'll make quickly.
1. Privacy, both from corporations and the general public. That one is gone.
2. The ability to be unreachable and generally off the grid when ever you chose to but still function in society just fine. Used to be the default. Now, not so much.
3. Freedom of speech and expression. Back in the day you could get drunk and mouth off in public and the most you'd get is weird looks. Now someone whips out a mobile phone and it ends up plastered all over the internet ruining your life. And woe be to him who actually has controversial political views and the stupidity to express them in public.
4. The right and ability to repair the goods you had when they broke. Now a days it's all electronics that you have to throw away or replace at such a high price that it's cheaper to buy a new one.

etc. etc.