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How did Netflix know I was gay before I did? (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/1386796

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They didn't figure anything out.

Ugh, I was agreeing with you, and you go pedant. Come on, you should know "figure out" doesnt necessarily imply sentience. It can also be used synonymously with, "determine."

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Sorry, I misunderstood your tone. Apologize for going all pedantic…it’s a character flaw.