> I strongly believe the default should be opting out of data collection, and that users can then opt in by choice, perhaps in exchange for more storage, or fo

> I strongly believe the default should be opting out of data collection, and that users can then opt in by choice, perhaps in exchange for more storage, or for a faster help desk service. Or using the service in the first place? The big promise of answering "So what?" and it amounts to: it's fine if you are fine with it. > As you can see, I'm not averse to using Google or other Big Tech companies' products, but I try to avoid putting my entire data life in just a handful of baskets. So, it's not about using Google. It's about just using Google.