“The data we share is navigational data used to make sidewalks safer for all users,” the Coco spokesperson continued. “For example, we provide real-time sidewalk hazard information to BlindSquare, a navigation app built for people who are blind or have low vision. …"
It’s always for someone’s safety, for fuck’s sake, even if doesn’t make any sense. Always some vile argument that, when refuted, makes you the inconsiderate person who doesn’t think of others’ safety.
Very surprised to read about blind people being the excuse this time, not children.
quite a few marginalized people do actually support these services, and will absolutely have their voices heard in their support if regulation starts knocking (if).
it’s a testament to how badly we’ve failed them as a society that their only use is as cannon fodder for capitalists, and that’s still better than what we’re offering them.
It’s always for someone’s safety, for fuck’s sake, even if doesn’t make any sense. Always some vile argument that, when refuted, makes you the inconsiderate person who doesn’t think of others’ safety.
Very surprised to read about blind people being the excuse this time, not children.
quite a few marginalized people do actually support these services, and will absolutely have their voices heard in their support if regulation starts knocking (if).
it’s a testament to how badly we’ve failed them as a society that their only use is as cannon fodder for capitalists, and that’s still better than what we’re offering them.
Won’t anybody think of the blind children?