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It’s not just “unfortunate;” it’s unethical and abusive and the FTC ought to outlaw it.
The FTC has been in the pocket of the industry forever. Standard fare regulatory capture. There will be blood before we see the change we need.
Then the FTC realizes that their budget comes from yearly taxes, or a citizen’s subscription if you prefer.
The FTC provides a service, not a product.
I thought the FTC’s budget came from massive industrial interests.
It’s just unregulated capitalism. You ought to create your own company and compete.