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Re:International coalition calls for action against surveill... by skinkestek on Thursday June 24, 2021 @01:54PM (#27621423)
> Good. Advertising is theft.

>

> Hear me out.

You are heard. I read it more than an hour ago and have though about it.

I appreciate the initiative of Forbrukerrådet.

And I think your comment is obviously wrong.

You get free content for your loss of attention.

Just like selling something more expensively on one place than another isn't theft.

Maybe advertising is wrong, but please keep it somewhat serious.

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Re:International coalition calls for action against surveill... by datameta on Thursday June 24, 2021 @02:05PM (#27621577)
I think this sparks the discussion about if we are entitled to choose to let our attention be captured in a public area even if, let's say, there is an immediate recompense.
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Re:International coalition calls for action against surveill... by thrwaeasddsaf on Thursday June 24, 2021 @03:00PM (#27622325)
Consent. Do you need it?

Otherwise, I'll be happy to grant you free bricks for your loss of a bicycle. You're welcome.

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