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Warpy

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10. The first thing any monopoly does is stifle innovation

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 08:35 PM

14 hrs ago

in order to prevent competition. Second thing they do is put the screws to their customers.

Likely some real innovation is likely to happen along with the "me too" products.

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The first thing any monopoly does is stifle innovation Warpy 14 hrs ago #10