Asking clearly if an app can send you notifications is consent. Sounds like you have a high bar for notifications, and likely don't tap OK that often. That's fi

Asking clearly if an app can send you notifications is consent. Sounds like you have a high bar for notifications, and likely don't tap OK that often. That's fine; that's your choice. But calling a crystal clear opt-in mechanism non-consensual is just strange. Others are also free to make their own choice. Yes, notifications can be used for engagement. That's okay too. Users often need help onboarding, learning how to use an app, reminders to complete actions on specific days, etc. You're assuming every notification or every attempt at engagement is unacceptable, and working back from there. Some can be. Some can be marketing but still welcome (thanks for the 50% off coupon DoorDash). Some can be essential to the user's goal for downloading the app (workout reminders, mindfulness check-ins, pill reminders, onboarding completion, etc). If you don't like notifications from a specific app, turn them off. It's not that complicated.