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When Google takes the approach you want, they are vilified for "letting third parties access your data" - as in the Gmail "scandal" a few months ago. If you le
by joefkelley 8y ago
When Google takes the approach you want, they are vilified for "letting third parties access your data" - as in the Gmail "scandal" a few months ago.
If you let users do whatever they want, they will often shoot themselves in the foot. It's a tough balance.
- aylmao 8y agoSorry for being behind in the news. What's this Gmail "scandal" you quote from a few months ago?
- belltaco 8y agohttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-reportedly-allows-third-party-apps-to-scan-gmail-emails/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-reportedly-allows-third-...
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- tripzilch 8y agoNot nearly as big a story as Google taking it out on the most efficient and effective browser protective filter, uBlock...
- chmars 8y agoGmail users let third parties access their data, i.e., their e-mails. We should not blame Google if Gmail users can decide whether a third party can access their e-mails.
- UncleMeat 8y agoWell too bad, because there were news articles shared all over the place and crazy outrage. People were calling for fines or for Google to be broken up. Or look at flashlight apps that steal your text messages. People shout and scream that Android shouldn't permit this or that Google shouldn't have them on the Play store. But pull a lever to make these things harder and suddenly it is about freedom and how Fdroid is the only good store.
- throwaway2048 8y agoExcuse me if I don't buy the BS excuse that an ad company limiting adblockers is somehow for my own protection.