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Re:Norwegian Consumer Council report on how tech companies u... by 1125 on Wednesday June 27, 2018 @03:50AM (#17406468)
Still I think there's a difference in how deep the intrusion goes. I can just not use Google (except it's harder on stock Android phones), but I can definitely go without Facebook by just not using it. Having my own Operating System to spy on me makes me a victim whatever I do. I can't really escape from that.
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Re:Norwegian Consumer Council report on how tech companies u... by Vinnl on Wednesday June 27, 2018 @04:10AM (#17406541)
It's hard for me not to use Google's products because they're good, it's hard for me not to use Facebook's because they managed to lock me in using social pressure.
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Re:Norwegian Consumer Council report on how tech companies u... by SmellyGeekBoy on Wednesday June 27, 2018 @07:46AM (#17407395)
Just use an operating system that doesn't track you? There are plenty out there.
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