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>>The bloc's regulators ruled last year that Meta must give users the option to opt out of personalized ads based on their activity on their platforms. The sug
by rolph 3y ago
>>The bloc's regulators ruled last year that Meta must give users the option to opt out of personalized ads based on their activity on their platforms.
The suggested subscription model could yet change, as it is not clear whether EU regulators will deem the new plan as compliant with EU laws.<<
extortion, is not 'giving an option'.
amazon has done this a number of times, it seems FB is following a play from MS, by copying the competition a day late and a dollar short.
- LanceH 3y agoWhich side is extorting? Do what we say or you can't do business in Europe? Pay for services or don't get served?
- ko27 3y agoWe are talking about consumers vs companies. Of course governments will "extort", that's what regulations are for.
- sebzim4500 3y agoHow is this extortion? People who want to use the service but don't want to pay with their data can pay with their wallet. Everyone wins.
- rolph 3y agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37755590 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37755590