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Ah, here we go again with the “eco” phone nonsense.
Halcyon:
--- Quote from: Simon on October 13, 2021, 04:57:02 am ---Your thread seems to be all about convincing! All companies collect data, they all do it for one reason: to make more money or to inform their next products. Get used to it. What counts as spying seems to be a matter of personal definition these days.
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Precisely. I'll also add that this kind of data collection happens with the user's consent. If you don't want certain data to be collected about you, either modify the preferences or use an alternative service. If something is free, companies aren't doing it out the of the goodness of their heart, they are doing it as a service to which to expect some kind of return.
This is why I pay the $9/month for Google Workspace, so that my emails aren't scanned for content and I have granular control over individual Google services.
eti:
--- Quote from: Halcyon on October 13, 2021, 05:06:08 am ---
--- Quote from: Simon on October 13, 2021, 04:57:02 am ---Your thread seems to be all about convincing! All companies collect data, they all do it for one reason: to make more money or to inform their next products. Get used to it. What counts as spying seems to be a matter of personal definition these days.
--- End quote ---
Precisely. I'll also add that this kind of data collection happens with the user's consent. If you don't want certain data to be collected about you, either modify the preferences or use an alternative service. If something is free, companies aren't doing it out the of the goodness of their heart, they are doing it as a service to which to expect some kind of return.
This is why I pay the $9/month for Google Workspace, so that my emails aren't scanned for content and I have granular control over individual Google services.
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You’re possibly naive if you believe Google when they say that. They’re not known for honesty or morality.
Simon:
Yea, I use youtube premium, I don't understand why people, well I do understand, the majority are idiots. We got spoiled with free stuff too stupid to think "who pays for this?" and just expect it all for free. I am a fan of paying for what I use and and not being treated like shit or having my time wasted.
Ed.Kloonk:
--- Quote from: eti on October 13, 2021, 05:20:33 am ---
--- Quote from: Halcyon on October 13, 2021, 05:06:08 am ---
--- Quote from: Simon on October 13, 2021, 04:57:02 am ---Your thread seems to be all about convincing! All companies collect data, they all do it for one reason: to make more money or to inform their next products. Get used to it. What counts as spying seems to be a matter of personal definition these days.
--- End quote ---
Precisely. I'll also add that this kind of data collection happens with the user's consent. If you don't want certain data to be collected about you, either modify the preferences or use an alternative service. If something is free, companies aren't doing it out the of the goodness of their heart, they are doing it as a service to which to expect some kind of return.
This is why I pay the $9/month for Google Workspace, so that my emails aren't scanned for content and I have granular control over individual Google services.
--- End quote ---
You’re possibly naive if you believe Google when they say that. They’re not known for honesty or morality.
--- End quote ---
I just spilled coffee on the desk.
Halcyon:
--- Quote from: eti on October 13, 2021, 05:20:33 am ---
--- Quote from: Halcyon on October 13, 2021, 05:06:08 am ---
--- Quote from: Simon on October 13, 2021, 04:57:02 am ---Your thread seems to be all about convincing! All companies collect data, they all do it for one reason: to make more money or to inform their next products. Get used to it. What counts as spying seems to be a matter of personal definition these days.
--- End quote ---
Precisely. I'll also add that this kind of data collection happens with the user's consent. If you don't want certain data to be collected about you, either modify the preferences or use an alternative service. If something is free, companies aren't doing it out the of the goodness of their heart, they are doing it as a service to which to expect some kind of return.
This is why I pay the $9/month for Google Workspace, so that my emails aren't scanned for content and I have granular control over individual Google services.
--- End quote ---
You’re possibly naive if you believe Google when they say that. They’re not known for honesty or morality.
--- End quote ---
It's called the law (in many countries) and there are strict rules on what companies can and can't do with your private information. But as I said, you as the user consent to it. If you don't know what you've agreed to, well, that's purely on you.
But it's not just about "believing Google" it's based on my own, expert experience. What were your qualifications again? Watching Youtube?
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