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minnix to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish • 1 year ago

From its start, Gmail conditioned us to trade privacy for free services

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From its start, Gmail conditioned us to trade privacy for free services

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minnix to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish • 1 year ago
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If Gmail proved anything, it was that people would, for the most part, accept any terms of service. Or at least not care enough to read the fine-print closely.
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    Also you could feed two birds with one scone by choosing a less violent metaphor…

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      Love it! Such a wholesome alternative.

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