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> Having to click through these confirmation nags every week, for every such utility you use, is not a little thing at all. It’s the sort of thing companies do
by cl42 2y ago
> Having to click through these confirmation nags every week, for every such utility you use, is not a little thing at all. It’s the sort of thing companies do when decisions like this are made by people looking to cover their asses, not make insanely great products.
... or alternatively, when agreeing to using such an app is such a huge privacy nightmare that it might just be safer (for the user) to ask the user to opt-in every week, especially if the company which runs the OS is known for promoting a privacy-friendly brand.
- jtbayly 2y agoI mean, sure, if you want BigTechCo to be your nanny, and not just let you use your computer, I guess that makes sense. I prefer for my computer to give me sensible warnings and then let me make a decision, rather than refuse to allow my decision to stand. Perhaps if the shoe were on the other foot, and Apple asked you every week if you were sure you wanted to backup to iCloud unencrypted, given that it is at least as much of a security and privacy nightmare, you’d be singing a different tune.
- olyjohn 2y agoMaybe the best thing here is to not run software that you don't trust. Why would you run sketchy software on your computer in the first place? It's like having a bully picking on you, and then instead of getting help or fighting back, you negotiate a deal to just start giving him free punches to your face and access to your bank account.
- zarmin 2y agoThe problem isn't the _user's_ trust in the software....
- jtbayly 2y agoIt appears you’ve never needed to take screenshots or screen recordings, and cannot comprehend those who want access to such functionality being anything but idiots. If I choose to use software I do trust, why does the OS have to ask me “Are you sure?” every single week for the rest of my life?
- kube-system 2y ago> Why would you run sketchy software on your computer in the first place? Most people don't run sketchy software on their computer intentionally. Typically they are fooled or are otherwise unaware. The vast majority of people who use computers do not have the ability to accurately determine whether or not software is "sketchy" all by themselves. They need the help of others. This is that.