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What a shitty website. Throws up a modal dialog that says: This site uses cookies By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookie

What a shitty website. Throws up a modal dialog that says: This site uses cookies By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. No option to decline some or all cookies. No option to keep using the website without clicking accept. I hope some European sues them and wins under GDPR.

voakbasda 4y ago
Does the GPDR even apply here? If it does, maybe I should start blocking all of Europe’s netblocks….
- seszett 4y ago
  Why would they put such a message if they didn't have the GDPR in mind? I think like many other (mainly US) sites it's partly to make a statement, and partly misguided belief that they have to put some kind of message. In reality it would be safer to ignore GDPR if you believe it shouldn't apply to you because you're not EU based. If you're doing something specifically for EU visitors then it becomes clear you're also targeting them as visitors and then you have to comply with GDPR (this popup isn't compliant).
Fauntleroy 4y ago
Y'all stop downvoting this, it's a legitimate complaint.
- dpifke 4y ago
  It's being downvoted because comments like these are against the guidelines[0]: Please don't complain about tangential annoyances—e.g. article or website formats, name collisions, or back-button breakage. They're too common to be interesting. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
addandsubtract 4y ago
Not sure what device you're on, but on desktop Firefox, I see a "Show Purposes" button and have the option to configure which cookies I want and don't.
- NotYourLawyer 4y ago
  Huh. I'm also on desktop Firefox (Windows), and I didn't see that button. But now 8 minutes later, I don't see the cookie popup at all.
someweirdperson 4y ago
Seems fair. Why should they treat their (voluntary) web-visitors any better than the owners/pilots of the aircraft they collect data from without any form of consent?
- mrchucklepants 4y ago
  The flight data is broadcast from the aircraft. Anyone with a receiver can listen. There is no expectation of privacy regarding this data.

voakbasda 4y ago

Does the GPDR even apply here? If it does, maybe I should start blocking all of Europe’s netblocks….

seszett 4y ago
Why would they put such a message if they didn't have the GDPR in mind? I think like many other (mainly US) sites it's partly to make a statement, and partly misguided belief that they have to put some kind of message. In reality it would be safer to ignore GDPR if you believe it shouldn't apply to you because you're not EU based. If you're doing something specifically for EU visitors then it becomes clear you're also targeting them as visitors and then you have to comply with GDPR (this popup isn't compliant).

Fauntleroy 4y ago

Y'all stop downvoting this, it's a legitimate complaint.

dpifke 4y ago
It's being downvoted because comments like these are against the guidelines[0]: Please don't complain about tangential annoyances—e.g. article or website formats, name collisions, or back-button breakage. They're too common to be interesting. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

addandsubtract 4y ago

Not sure what device you're on, but on desktop Firefox, I see a "Show Purposes" button and have the option to configure which cookies I want and don't.

NotYourLawyer 4y ago
Huh. I'm also on desktop Firefox (Windows), and I didn't see that button. But now 8 minutes later, I don't see the cookie popup at all.

someweirdperson 4y ago

Seems fair. Why should they treat their (voluntary) web-visitors any better than the owners/pilots of the aircraft they collect data from without any form of consent?

mrchucklepants 4y ago
The flight data is broadcast from the aircraft. Anyone with a receiver can listen. There is no expectation of privacy regarding this data.