Add a quick litmus test

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 The alternatives I describe certainly have drawbacks compared to the services I am asking you to avoid.
 However, in the long run I think making an extra effort to make an informed choice pays off.
 
+## A quick litmus test
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+If you only thing about a single thing, then think about this: how many independent clients are for this communication channel?
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+How tightly the people behind the channel control clients is a good indicator of how much they want to maximize profits.
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 ## Alternatives
 
 ### Instant messaging