Sigh, this is what browsing the web in the EU looks like nowadays (2021)

Re:Sigh, this is what browsing the web in the EU looks like ... by itronitron on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:40PM (#36958464)

Exactly, I always click the 'do not accept/consent' or 'manage my preferences' button. There are a surprising number of sites that use dark patterns.

Whoever made the initial video must be a shill for the tracking companies because they didn't click on the 'do not accept' options, otherwise people would see how pervasive and thoroughly ridiculous the trackers are.

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Re:Sigh, this is what browsing the web in the EU looks like ... by ilyt on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:49PM (#36958610)

I believe not having opt out be as easy as opt in is breaking that law and they could be sued

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Re:Sigh, this is what browsing the web in the EU looks like ... by iamacyborg on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @02:48PM (#36960573)

In practice, regulators are mostly not enforcing this.

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Re:Sigh, this is what browsing the web in the EU looks like ... by euroderf on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @02:27PM (#36960242)

And when you get one that has a whole series of sliders in the left position and and all lit up green or blue, and no "Reject All" button at the top or bottom, close the tab.

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Re:Sigh, this is what browsing the web in the EU looks like ... by iamacyborg on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @02:48PM (#36960567)

Or you do close them all down, and then there's another hidden tab with everything pre-selected for "legitimate interest" instead of "consent"

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