This has never been proven in any way. It would be really easy to show that a smart TV will automatically connect to an open WiFi connection and send data, but nobody has done it.

Why do many when few

Well, bash.org is gone, so…

I’d definitely notice a missing shoe though.

Why not just buy a TV and not connect it to the internet?

Your reply didn’t cite a policy position he has after being asked which policy you disagree with.