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This is a pretty bad take, borderline disingenuous. Spotify is certainly not a "gatekeeper" -- I don't think Spotify is comparable to Facebook by any measure re

This is a pretty bad take, borderline disingenuous. Spotify is certainly not a "gatekeeper" -- I don't think Spotify is comparable to Facebook by any measure really. Is Der Spiegel a "large online platform?" I suspect not. It's actually quite simple: they have to not violate the rights of their users. They proposed legislation explicitly targets large online platforms that offer users no choice but to pay to uphold their rights. It's practically extortion.

orwin 3y ago
Also, he's lying about Spotify not being treated like Facebook in that case (for data protection). Other people here try the same idiotic take on Rgpd 'protectionism' but do not even think to look at active Rgpd cases. This guy is worse though, directly talking about Spotify and didn't bother to check, if you cannot be trusted to do basic research on your arguments, on your own blog, you shouldn't be listened to.
- otterley 3y ago
  What is he specifically saying that is false?
  - orwin 3y ago
    > They’re not saying “pay or OK” is illegal. They’re saying it’s illegal only if you’re a big company from outside the EU with a very popular platform Spotify case:https://www.edpb.europa.eu/news/national-news/2023/imy-issues-administrative-fine-against-spotify-shortcomings-regarding_en https://www.edpb.europa.eu/news/national-news/2023/imy-issue...
    - otterley 3y ago
      That case has nothing to do with the "pay or OK" question. The key issue there was "how Spotify handles the right for individuals to access their personal data."
- threatofrain 3y ago
  How did John Gruber lie?
  - orwin 3y ago
    See sibling