While I get the point you are making, I find it a bit over the top that you'd consider agreeing to telemetry in exchange for using the free software as tantamou

While I get the point you are making, I find it a bit over the top that you'd consider agreeing to telemetry in exchange for using the free software as tantamount to being held hostage. In case it needs to be said, I'm 100% in favor of strong privacy protection laws.