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If it’s an upgrade then you should do it and stop trying to force things for others. I’m really not even sure what your point is. You just want others to do wh

If it’s an upgrade then you should do it and stop trying to force things for others. I’m really not even sure what your point is. You just want others to do what you want?

Nextgrid 5y ago
My point is that I want everyone to be provided a clear choice - that's what the GDPR attempts to do. The GDPR doesn't actually outlaw targeted ads, it just mandates that the user is given a clear breakdown of the data being collected and how it will be used and then they can choose whether they're willing to opt-in. By your reasoning, malware should also be legal and it's up to people to learn the ramifications of it and how to protect themselves. We should not force others to miss out on the "benefits" of malware wouldn't we?
- endisneigh 5y ago
  Malware is already legal to begin with. And yes, people should learn to trust trusted entities. Those entities will not allow malware. Government intervention is unnecessary.
  - Nextgrid 5y ago
    > Malware is already legal to begin with. Source? > people should learn to trust trusted entities When advertising corrupts the market there is no such thing as trusted entities. Find me a modern, 4K HDR TV that doesn't have advertising or advertising-related data collection in a big-box store without going for niche options such as professional digital-signage displays. > Government intervention is unnecessary. Companies who had their computers ransomwared would disagree, and so will consumers who had their payment details compromised or sensitive pictures disclosed. I wonder, in your mind, where do you draw the line? Violence? You could argue violence also doesn't need to be outlawed and it's up to everyone to build their houses like bunkers, always wear armor, drive a tank and carry guns to defend themselves.
  - foxfluff 5y ago
    I don't know where you're from but malware is definitely illegal in my country.

If it’s an upgrade then you should do it and stop trying to force things for others. I’m really not even sure what your point is. You just want others to do what you want?

Nextgrid 5y ago

My point is that I want everyone to be provided a clear choice - that's what the GDPR attempts to do. The GDPR doesn't actually outlaw targeted ads, it just mandates that the user is given a clear breakdown of the data being collected and how it will be used and then they can choose whether they're willing to opt-in. By your reasoning, malware should also be legal and it's up to people to learn the ramifications of it and how to protect themselves. We should not force others to miss out on the "benefits" of malware wouldn't we?

endisneigh 5y ago
Malware is already legal to begin with. And yes, people should learn to trust trusted entities. Those entities will not allow malware. Government intervention is unnecessary.
- Nextgrid 5y ago
  > Malware is already legal to begin with. Source? > people should learn to trust trusted entities When advertising corrupts the market there is no such thing as trusted entities. Find me a modern, 4K HDR TV that doesn't have advertising or advertising-related data collection in a big-box store without going for niche options such as professional digital-signage displays. > Government intervention is unnecessary. Companies who had their computers ransomwared would disagree, and so will consumers who had their payment details compromised or sensitive pictures disclosed. I wonder, in your mind, where do you draw the line? Violence? You could argue violence also doesn't need to be outlawed and it's up to everyone to build their houses like bunkers, always wear armor, drive a tank and carry guns to defend themselves.
- foxfluff 5y ago
  I don't know where you're from but malware is definitely illegal in my country.