this post was submitted on 28 May 2026
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The term "bait and switch" has a widely accepted meaning, and this scenario meets the requirements of that definition.
It seems to me that you have some sort of affinity for AMD that causes you to bristle at critiques of the company, but the facts are uncomfortable ones and very plain to see.
Consider that publicly traded companies have no allegiances. Aligning yourself with them makes you a free marketing tool.
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