> But what value is there in constant boxes that users become accustomed to clicking through like trained monkeys? Setting aside if it's in line with GDPR, the

> But what value is there in constant boxes that users become accustomed to clicking through like trained monkeys? Setting aside if it's in line with GDPR, the interesting effect for me is that it adds a whole lot more friction to sites like TechCrunch for instance. Up until now the cookies banner was annoying, but at this point I'll never go to a site with heavy GDPR screens except if I really really want to read an article that is heavily discussed. Put it another way, I'm not sure we get trained to click these disclaimer, just opting out of the site becomes a simple option. In comparison arstechnica for instance is frictionless, and I hope it brings them a boost in visits comparatively.