Uninstall the NightOwl macOS app now

Re:Uninstall the NightOwl macOS app now by kfrzcode on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @02:57PM (#37053828)

Also not a lawyer. I'd think there's a level of interpretation to the enforceability of a given clause if it's not adequately exposed or is unconscionable in fairness. I'm guessing it's not so easy as clickwrap = rock solid contract.

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Re:Uninstall the NightOwl macOS app now by sublinear on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @03:10PM (#37054024)

Sure if a majority of users expect apps to not steal your data or misuse your internet connection.

Sadly this isn't the case anymore. The layperson is distrustful by default and can only rely on the more astute to blow a whistle. Even a judge would just say to not install apps that aren't critical to your everyday life and be done with it. Nobody has the time to swat at flies.

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Re:Uninstall the NightOwl macOS app now by ncallaway on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @03:28PM (#37054255)

> The layperson is distrustful by default

This sounds like it was written from an alternate reality. It doesn’t match my experience at all

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Re:Uninstall the NightOwl macOS app now by sublinear on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @04:06PM (#37054772)

Yeah distrust isn't enough to deter the layperson from using an app anyway. That's my whole point.

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