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Re:Restoring your privacy costs money, which makes it a mark... by danielheath on Friday July 16, 2021 @01:07AM (#27853194)
The difference is reciprocity.

“Everyone knows everyone” vs “I know you, but you don’t even know who I am”.

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Re:Restoring your privacy costs money, which makes it a mark... by pelario on Friday July 16, 2021 @02:13AM (#27853463)
Another, related difference, is the scale.

Even though the bartender can spread rumors, when the knowledge is in hands os corporations, can be easily queried by governments, etc. The potential magnitude is way bigger than a rumor in your local village.

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