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> There doesn't seem to be a good, evident third option just yet. I think a good middle ground here is an opt-out approach on Apple's end. Force the user to ma
by barkerja 6y ago
> There doesn't seem to be a good, evident third option just yet.
I think a good middle ground here is an opt-out approach on Apple's end. Force the user to make a cognitive choice here with a clear understanding of what their choice means. Communication is key.
Some users may very well appreciate and value the hyper-relevant advertisements they see on services, and remain opted-in to the sharing of tracking data.
I personally know many people who have bought many things they value greatly that they discovered through advertisements on various social networks.
At the end of the day, it should be the choice of the user; not the system (Apple/iOS, Google/Android, etc.) or the relying third parties (Facebook, etc.)
- zepto 6y agoThat’s exactly what Apple is planning to implement, and what Facebook opposes. When given a choice, 70% of people opt-out. This is terrifying to Facebook.
- datavirtue 6y agoYeah, the Apple users opt out making it easier for everyone else to do so. Facebook is on shakey ground.
- OzCrimson 6y agoI think there should be an opt-IN model. Opting out can be made confusing and difficult and time-consuming. I've gone to websites that list over 300 3rd parties that they share data with. Opting out means going to every one of those 3rd parties one at a time and hunting for their opt-out link. And those come with a warning: If you clear your cookies, you'll have to do this again. And the opt-out only applies on this browser on this device. Suddenly, the consumer has a part-time job that they didn't ask for.