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Apple pushed an OSX update (10.15.6) just to demand acceptance to their data-sharing practices from all their user. The forced-to-accept "welcome" screen (whic
by laksdjfkasljdf 6y ago
Apple pushed an OSX update (10.15.6) just to demand acceptance to their data-sharing practices from all their user.
The forced-to-accept "welcome" screen (which shows up before the main desktop and disregard every single accessibility option the user might have (even the mouse scrolling direction!) starts with:
> "Apple's ad platform is designed to protect your information ..."
A few interesting things. First, I doubt any Advertising platform was or will ever be designed "to protect you information". They are designed to generate revenue by ensuring people see Adverts.
Second, I think it is the first time the words "Apple's [Advertising] Platform" was ever shown to Apple's end users.
Lastly, what's up with using "ad" on a somewhat legal document you are forcing me to accept? It is not a word.
- easton 6y agoWhen did this happen? Accessibility options have always been available for me in Setup Assistant (which usually does the post-login after update setup).
- laksdjfkasljdf 6y agoi mention the version on the now-downvoted-to-oblivion post
- saagarjha 6y agoAd is a word. Get over it.
- TheRealSteel 6y ago"A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning" 'Ad' sure seems like a word to me :) I actually think there are more people that would prefer contracts, terms and conditions, and legal documents be written more in plain English, not less. Things that reduce friction of being able to take in that information without reducing clarity seem to me like a net positive.