websites were already extremely aggressive about forcing you to consent before GDPR (and they still are) the difference is that some of what they are doing is a

websites were already extremely aggressive about forcing you to consent before GDPR (and they still are) the difference is that some of what they are doing is a little bit more visible now. Benefit for me is; knowledge is power. When I know a website is intent on ravaging me, I can just keep moving.