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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by sva_ on Sunday June 19, 2022 @09:43AM (#31799314)
> Push notifications.

Do people not turn these off? When I get an unwanted notification, I immediately withdraw permissions to send notifications, or even uninstall the app

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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by pixl97 on Sunday June 19, 2022 @11:08AM (#31800098)
If your on HN you're already in a very filtered group that is less likely to be passive on abusive technology.
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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by OtmaneBenazzou on Sunday June 19, 2022 @09:54AM (#31799402)
bold of you to assume that the average user knows how to disable anything on their phone
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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by doliveira on Sunday June 19, 2022 @10:24AM (#31799661)
Kind of scary to imagine the experience of such an average user. "Evil" is not a bad word to describe the attitudes of such apps and services.
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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by sva_ on Sunday June 19, 2022 @10:29AM (#31799716)
I suppose you need to have some idea of how the system is structured to even consider turning certain "features" off.
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