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Why would you ever click one of those buttons?
by a_imho 8y ago
Why would you ever click one of those buttons?
- nikanj 8y agoThey hover up and cover half of the screen on mobile
- loco5niner 8y agoBecause that's how you make them go away.
- jowsie 8y agoNot clicking it doesn't stop them from using cookies/tracking you. The box is simply to inform you that they ARE doing it, whether you like it or not.
- a_imho 8y agoHow is that consent?
- MereInterest 8y agoThe implication is that, now that you know that cookies are used for tracking, remaining on the site is implied consent. Like the omnipresent "this call may be recorded" statement at call centers. It is an instance of a much broader issue, where contracts are no longer the result of any negotiation, but are a take it or leave it option.
- a_imho 8y agoI understand going after each and every website would be impractical, but imo a disclaimer with a button - most probably after the fact the site already transmitted a handful of cookies - does not comply with the spirit of the regulation. [1] https://www.cookielaw.org/the-cookie-law/ https://www.cookielaw.org/the-cookie-law/
- vntok 8y agoOnce you are informed you can leave the site if you want to.
- a_imho 8y agoExcept for cookies are already transmitted to the client device in far too many cases before the disclaimer is displayed. Also I'm not sure blanket agreeing to all (tracking)cookies will be in accordance with GDPR.
- etatoby 8y agoMost people have at least a passing desire for cleanliness and order (the stuff that becomes OCD when out of balance) which compels them to get rid of the banner.