Re:WordPad Is Gettings Ads in Windows 10
by JohnFen on Tuesday January 21, 2020 @06:51PM
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> Clearly, there exist scenarios where device owners have a legitimate need for no (or minimal, considering updates) communication with MS regarding device activity, but that's not generally the case for the average PC user.
I find it troubling that anyone thinks that a user must have a "legitimate need" (whatever that is) to justify not wanting to be spied on. Simply not wanting your machine to send data to should be more than enough of a need.
> edit: To clarify, users should be able to disable telemetry
Oh, then we are completely on the same page. It appeared that you were arguing in favor of forced telemetry for "average PC users".
I find it troubling that anyone thinks that a user must have a "legitimate need" (whatever that is) to justify not wanting to be spied on. Simply not wanting your machine to send data to should be more than enough of a need.
> edit: To clarify, users should be able to disable telemetry
Oh, then we are completely on the same page. It appeared that you were arguing in favor of forced telemetry for "average PC users".