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I'm not sure what we're arguing about. I'm professionally involved in the field, I understand the risks when I press "download" or invoke a third-party script.
by ajconway 6y ago
I'm not sure what we're arguing about. I'm professionally involved in the field, I understand the risks when I press "download" or invoke a third-party script. I run things in temporary VMs. I only have Facebook, WhatsApp and Uber on my personal phone (those may be fraudulent, but on a whole other level).
General population is vulnerable to all sorts of malware and social engineering. I've personally witnessed people dear to me fall for the Clean you Mac javascript scams. That's why I'm pro-walled-garden, as I've expressed in the original response.
- scarface74 6y agoHow does this: That's why I'm pro-walled-garden, as I've expressed in the original response. Jibe with this? "I would strongly prefer having a free-for-all platform"
- ajconway 6y agoThe original post was against the review process imposed by the platform owners. I wrote that while not perfect, it helps with security. Then there was one subjective statement on what I'd like for myself. I have limited knowledge of the language; I could have expressed that a little more clearly.