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Spying is done without consent. Why do people keep saying social media is just a database?
by cscurmudgeon 2y ago
Spying is done without consent.
Why do people keep saying social media is just a database?
- Llamamoe 2y agoThe consent you give to web services isn't much better than if an electrician said "hey, can you tap this button to give me consent to work on your house?" and then installed undetectable hidden microphones inside every surface in your apartment. All of the UX of online consent forms exists to misinform, trick, and get users used to agreeing to sell their digital soul.
- WickyNilliams 2y agoFacebook will create shadow profiles of you even if you've never signed up, never created a profile. They'll take your number from other people's contacts via WhatsApp. They'll do facial scans of you on photos other people upload. Even if you've never visited their site. Where's the consent there?