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Just to add my own data point: I have some extensions in the Chrome Web Store and, from time to time, Google send me a notice that they violate privacy policies
by achairapart 6y ago
Just to add my own data point: I have some extensions in the Chrome Web Store and, from time to time, Google send me a notice that they violate privacy policies (but they don't collect any data) or some permissions are not used (but yes, they are).
So, after explaining and linking to the source code, they usually reply with another canned response:
Thank you for reaching out to us. We took a closer look at your item again and found it to be compliant with our policies. Your item has been reinstated and will be available in the store shortly. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to you in this matter. We value your contributions to the Chrome Web Store and look forward to working with you.
So maybe there is some Hanlon's razor at play here, too.
- yjftsjthsd-h 6y agoSufficient incompetence is indistinguishable from malice, and should be treated similarly (at least when dealing with companies). In my opinion, a company that regularly flags things that are complaint with the rules is Bad regardless of motives.
- achairapart 6y agoFrom what I can see it may be: - A bad or gone-bad automated system; - Outsourced incompetent people; - A try to soft push out what they don't like (it still takes patience and effort to deal with this); - Some mix in between. For sure, malice or not, it's flawed.