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Attached: 1 image So this, from Firefox, is fucking toxic: https://mstdn.social/@Lokjo/112772496939724214 You might be aware Chrome— a browser made by an ad company— has been trying to claw back the limitations recently placed on ad networks by the death of third-party cookies, and added new features that gather and report data directly to ad networks. You'd know this because Chrome displayed a popup. If you're a Firefox user, what you probably don't know is Firefox added this feature and *has already turned it on without asking you*
  • Junkernaught@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    144·
    4 months ago

    This sounds fine, I’ve no problem emitting telemetry as long as it is 100% anonymous and can’t be traced to individuals

    • jabathekek@sopuli.xyz
      11·
      4 months ago

      Same, although I have lingering paranoia that any data recorded by this might be traced back to me by making inferences when combined with other data; however, unlike the OOP, I will say I don’t really know what I’m talking about.

    • reversebananimals@lemmy.worldEnglish
      121·
      4 months ago

      Well I do have a problem with that. Since we don’t see eye to eye, dont you agree then that it should have been opt in instead of a hidden opt out?

      • Jako301@feddit.de
        61·
        4 months ago

        Let’s be honest, opt in telemetry features will collect so little data they might es well not exist.

        Considering that ot is supposed to reduce user tracking by tracking ads directly, it’s a net gain for everyone.