That is a huge and often unacknowledged factor. However, there are small (smaller than many think) victories even in having those click barriers -- a few percen

That is a huge and often unacknowledged factor. However, there are small (smaller than many think) victories even in having those click barriers -- a few percent more people can choose not to click. And unrelated to the GP's point and your response, but the ability to ask for all your data is a huge benefit.