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> Tech companies in general seem to struggle with consent. This is why Louis Rossman started describing these behaviors as a “rapist mentality” of tech compani
by blackeyeblitzar 2y ago
> Tech companies in general seem to struggle with consent.
This is why Louis Rossman started describing these behaviors as a “rapist mentality” of tech companies. It’s a violation of consent, an exploitation of their anti-competitive size (yes just their size is inherently a problem that distorts the market).
- kyboren 2y agoThese tech companies have gotten very comfortable pimping out their users to advertisers. They already believe they own your ass; if they perceive some benefit to it, why would they not just rape users directly? And whatcha gonna do about it? Run to one of the 2 or 3 other pimps who treat their bitches with equal contempt?
- DaoVeles 2y agoLouis is spot on with the description. While he was no saint, this was something Steve Jobs emphasized - Let the people know about it and make the decision themselves. Many would probably be happy to do it but don't just force it.
- qingcharles 2y agoWow, that's actually a really fitting description -- basically harass you constantly and refuse to take "no" for answer.