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The issue is Go/Google forcing default-on "transparent" telemetry. The only nuance here is that by forcing default-on, a) they get more data, and b) they believ
by nescioquid 4y ago
The issue is Go/Google forcing default-on "transparent" telemetry. The only nuance here is that by forcing default-on, a) they get more data, and b) they believe few would opt-in because of the level of trust Google merits.
If people had no reason to mistrust Google, people would opt in. If people would opt-in, they wouldn't bother with "transparent telemetry".
Hoist, meet Petard.
- verdverm 4y agoIf you think this is bad, look at what dotnet collects: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tools/telemetry https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tools/telemetr... Many developer tools we use daily collect usage data
- RodgerTheGreat 4y agoOne bad actor doesn't excuse another.
- nhchris 4y ago"The ship is already leaking, so why not drill a few more holes?" "You want to plug the leaks? But look at how numerous they are!"