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Most of us are self-aware that I'm not that important to be specifically targeted. At the end of the day, where there is attention, there will be ads. All you

Most of us are self-aware that I'm not that important to be specifically targeted. At the end of the day, where there is attention, there will be ads. All you are fighting for should they show you relevant ads or irrelevant ads. People who live a privileged life and have nothing else important going on in their life choose this hill to die on.

chaxor 4y ago
You're clearly not thinking enough about this. It's not just about ads. For just one example, think about the data acquired regarding fertility and abortion, and how it can be used with respect to some law alterations. There are many other examples for present and potential futures, so no this isn't just about ads.
detrites 4y ago
There are 200 countries on this earth, and not all of them have the luxury of an uncorrupt, actually-democratic set of genuine public servants who wish only to create utmost benefit for the largest number of people. If you have that, you're a minority. And if you believe you have that, but actually you don't, you'll find out only after it's too late to save it. It's prudent instead to assume and act like you don't have it in either case. Indeed, some of the greatest democracies have been set up precisely to that end. For many, online privacy isn't at all about advertising. It's about working to a common good of rights and freedom for all. Rest on your laurels all you like, but don't deride others who refuse to. It is only through the efforts of such people, and in the past those like them, that any of us have the ability to take any such rest at all.
beardog 4y ago
> Most of us are self-aware that I'm not that important to be specifically targeted. Of course, not in the sense that the FBI, Wagner Group, or the boogy man are going after you today (but you never know what the future holds) - however data brokers and large companies have a financial incentive right now to know as much about everyone as possible and the information they collect is increasingly being used to decide your insurance rates, give you employment, etc. >People who live a privileged life and have nothing else important going on in their life choose this hill to die on. I mostly agree, however privacy issues impact the less privileged more, for example women seeking abortions in unfriendly states, teenagers learning about queer issues in a toxic community/family, people fleeing abusive relationships (the effort some stalkers do is truly insanity), minority groups (e.g. undocumented immigrants). Sure these groups can't dedicate lots of mental energy to privacy but plug and play browsers like this one make it easier and even if you are highly privileged protecting your privacy makes it more acceptable for others to do so too.

chaxor 4y ago

You're clearly not thinking enough about this. It's not just about ads. For just one example, think about the data acquired regarding fertility and abortion, and how it can be used with respect to some law alterations. There are many other examples for present and potential futures, so no this isn't just about ads.

detrites 4y ago

There are 200 countries on this earth, and not all of them have the luxury of an uncorrupt, actually-democratic set of genuine public servants who wish only to create utmost benefit for the largest number of people. If you have that, you're a minority. And if you believe you have that, but actually you don't, you'll find out only after it's too late to save it. It's prudent instead to assume and act like you don't have it in either case. Indeed, some of the greatest democracies have been set up precisely to that end. For many, online privacy isn't at all about advertising. It's about working to a common good of rights and freedom for all. Rest on your laurels all you like, but don't deride others who refuse to. It is only through the efforts of such people, and in the past those like them, that any of us have the ability to take any such rest at all.

beardog 4y ago

> Most of us are self-aware that I'm not that important to be specifically targeted. Of course, not in the sense that the FBI, Wagner Group, or the boogy man are going after you today (but you never know what the future holds) - however data brokers and large companies have a financial incentive right now to know as much about everyone as possible and the information they collect is increasingly being used to decide your insurance rates, give you employment, etc. >People who live a privileged life and have nothing else important going on in their life choose this hill to die on. I mostly agree, however privacy issues impact the less privileged more, for example women seeking abortions in unfriendly states, teenagers learning about queer issues in a toxic community/family, people fleeing abusive relationships (the effort some stalkers do is truly insanity), minority groups (e.g. undocumented immigrants). Sure these groups can't dedicate lots of mental energy to privacy but plug and play browsers like this one make it easier and even if you are highly privileged protecting your privacy makes it more acceptable for others to do so too.