“No, internet companies shouldn’t have to pay you for your data”

4 points | by MilnerRoute 1867 days ago

2 comments

  • nilskidoo 1867 days ago
    Exploitation is neither natural or virtuous. It's like arguing that a rapist has no earthly reason to consider what's probably the best interests of the drunken student. It doesn't matter how misguided or caught off guard users may be, no company is entitled to use and/or abuse them, ToS or not. We cannot rationalize away ethics or morals, especially not for the sake of a goddamn profit margin.
  • dotcoma 1867 days ago
    Meaning? Privacy is a right, and rights are non-negotiable?
    • whttheuuu 1866 days ago
      No. It means if you don't want them to have your data, don't sign up for the service.
      • dotcoma 1866 days ago
        Whose service are you talking about?

        If you use a browser and don't block third-party trackers, Google will know about 60% of the websites you visit, and Facebook about 20%. Even if you never signed up to any of their services and don't use any of their offerings.