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Re:U.S. Commerce Department rescinds TikTok, WeChat prohibit... by skinkestek on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @08:21AM (#27590741)
Agreed.

And make no mistake:

- it is one of my checks when I consider who I vote for

- I do complain to relevant authorities to the best of my ability

- I am willing to put more effort and more money behind it

- I am not alone

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For everyone who agree but haven't done anything yet, feel free to take any small step, some examples:

- contact politicins and ask them (twitter, snail mail, email, phone)

- contact local consumer protection groups

- generally be vocal about it wherever it is relevant (i.e. don't be an annoying fool): in app reviews, in a constructive way in relevant discussions in forums etc

This serves two purposes: first to make sure politicians and authorites know this is a pain point.

Secondly it also makes sure app makers gets the message.

While I will probably enjoy it too much when certain big companies get their well deserved multi million or even multi billion fines I don't generally want punishment but compliance:

I just want my alarm clock and what not that I already pay a stupid monthly fee for not to try to double dip me on top of that! (Real case, hey Alarmy! Enjoy your free advertising!)

I just don't want everyone and their dog to be aware what I disease I looked up.

Basically I just want basic decency.

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