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Re:Tell HN: Google removing Gmail access from IFTTT by jakelazaroff on Thursday March 21, 2019 @11:38PM (#19459444)
> maybe users shouldn't be given the option to make choices they don't understand?

Not sure if this is meant ironically… but no, they definitely should not.

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Re:Tell HN: Google removing Gmail access from IFTTT by scarejunba on Friday March 22, 2019 @03:37AM (#19460293)
Beware of he who would deny you access to information^W control over your own tools, for in his heart he dreams himself your master
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Re:Tell HN: Google removing Gmail access from IFTTT by jakelazaroff on Friday March 22, 2019 @01:20PM (#19464666)
Do you really have control if you're making a choice you don't understand?
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Re:Tell HN: Google removing Gmail access from IFTTT by lukevdp on Friday March 22, 2019 @08:42PM (#19468263)
Yes, having a choice gives you more control than having that choice made for you.
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