> so many comments now on HN and other geek-friendly forums that seem to be based on the premise that most/all businesses are somehow doing evil things with per

> so many comments now on HN and other geek-friendly forums that seem to be based on the premise that most/all businesses are somehow doing evil things with personal data and they must be stopped I think it's pretty reasonable to have that premise when those businesses can't tell their users what they did or will do with personal data. No one could even tell whether it's evil or good if you don't show me some details. And sometimes, you assume it's good for me, but I think it's bad for me. Thank you for your good intention but all I want is just an opt-in option, not opt-out, is that so hard to accept? When you drag me into something I don't want, why would I assume you are doing something good? Users being alarmist is not users' fault, data companies' unethical use of data made users react this way. > "we cannot guarantee that all your data is deleted with our current storage system". If so, just say it. But after that, you may want to explain to me why you can't even take care of my data while claiming you respect it. Did you collect my data then just forget where you store it? If the deletion is that hard, why should users trust such company in the first place? GDPR is an action of defense, not a weapon for invasion. Only predator would think it's a weapon and be afraid. GDPR is not perfect for now, but complaining the ambiguity of it doesn't make internet companies' vague ToS or Privacy Policy clear as crystal. Let's not play double standards here. I'm quite aware HN is full of people work in data industries, I just have to say it.