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I would not ever give full control "of my house" to a corporation, small or big doesn't matter. It's just insane, imho.

• squarefoot 3y ago
  Exactly. If a technology is used against its users the problem isn't that technology. Any device that is closed source and connected will be used to spy on their users, from simple business driven profiling to more shady things, but it's certain that it will do other things than those advertised. Consumers should learn to ask for privacy as a default and be a lot more selective in what they surrender their data to. So far, it seems a lost battle to me.
• ricardobayes 3y ago
  So you don't have electricity at home?
  • psd1 3y ago
    Not to invalidate your point, but some countries have the concept of "utility" defined in law. This adds a bunch of gates that must be passed before the provider can cut service. Your power can only be cut after months of non-payment and not, e.g., because you are racist to their worker. Also, the power going out doesn't break your legacy door locks.
    • NoZebra120vClip 3y ago
      Here's a list of disconnect policies by state, with emphasis on what conditions prevent the disconnect of power. https://liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/Disconnect/disconnect.htm https://liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/Disconnect/disconnect.htm
      • ricardobayes 3y ago
        These are pretty interesting. Here in Spain by law they can't disconnect you (not even for non-payment) if you have medical equipment like CPAP. https://administracion.gob.es/pag_Home/en/Tu-espacio-europeo/derechos-obligaciones/ciudadanos/consumidores/conexion-servicios/electricidad.html https://administracion.gob.es/pag_Home/en/Tu-espacio-europeo...
  • albertopv 3y ago
    I don't need electricity to enter my house. Anyway, I was talking about full control, not basic services. Of course I can't do everything alone, being forcibly closed out of my house is clearly another issue.