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I want to add to this, to address all the "just ..." suggestions posted in reply. This change constituties a NON-CONSENSUAL CHANGE to my computing environment.
by forgotmypw17 3y ago
I want to add to this, to address all the "just ..." suggestions posted in reply.
This change constituties a NON-CONSENSUAL CHANGE to my computing environment.
My workflow is broken, and I have to fix it.
This is one of the million paper cuts by which my relationship with Windows was broken.
This is why CONSENT is important in computing.
It is absolutely fucked up, and I won't tolerate it.
- mrob 3y agoThe user consented to it by agreeing to the EULA: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/UseTerms/Retail/Windows/11/UseTerms_Retail_Windows_11_English.htm https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/UseTerms/Retail/Windows/11/U... "6. Updates. The software periodically checks for system and app updates, and downloads and installs them for you. You may obtain updates only from Microsoft or authorized sources, and Microsoft may need to update your system to provide you with those updates. By accepting this agreement or using the software, you agree to receive these types of automatic updates without any additional notice." If you don't want this kind of thing to happen, don't use proprietary software that requires you to to agree to it.
- forgotmypw17 3y agoI don't buy this, because the user did not read the agreement, and did not have a real choice to reject it. Without choice, and without clear agreement and understanding of the terms, there can be no consent. But I agree with you that this abuse is a symptom of proprietary software.