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Are you saying that you would consent to something you don't fully understand? The software's poor design and security issues are separate from consent.
by nickphx 7y ago
Are you saying that you would consent to something you don't fully understand?
The software's poor design and security issues are separate from consent.
- Xylakant 7y agoThe reality is that most people do not read SLAs in their full length, and most people cannot fully grasp the implications of a lot of things they sign. And yes, that includes me. And I’d wager that it also includes you.
- nickphx 7y agoI make it a habit to read the terms and conditions of any agreement. To do otherwise is foolish.
- Xylakant 7y agoAnd you’ve never slipped up and you’ve always researched what all the legalese means. You studied law applicable in the jurisdiction that the vendor chose to reside in or ask your lawyer before signing up for something like Facebook. You understand all the implications of what data gets collected and shared where, combined with other data collected by other parties and other places. I’ll believe that, yes. And even if you did, other people don’t or can’t which is why this still would not be ok.