What? No it doesn't. I can download the text from each comment here to put it offline and in a blockchain. All blockchain is is a datastructure, nothing more.
I was just recently given a free disposable CBD vape with my latest dispensary order. They are quite popular in many more segments than "teenagers and preschoolers"
There are other ways one can cache dynamic blog pages, like with CLoudflare. Some frameworks will automatically cache database calls as well, like with Rails.
I don't think the second point has any weight when people are shipping miniature computers in literally everything these days. Personally, I don't want these devices using all of their power.
The first point is indeed tragic. But I think some of the blame has to fall on the consumer for failing to keep abreast of changes, and for not forcing manufacturers to change their ways.
We're super quick to cancel companies for social justice stuff, but not for spying on us?
It is interesting and tragic how the business community absolutely refuses to let something just be. That would be leaving money on the table. And we can't have that, not at all.