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The problem is opt-out instead of opt-in. If measurement and tracking are so benign, tell people you're doing it and allow them to agree or disagree, on an opt-in basis. Otherwise, it's not benign.



There is still a problem with opt-in in that most people are not cognizant of the risks and so are unable to make an informed choice.


I disagree. Opt-out is the right approach, if you are using someone else's product you should assume you're interactions with it are being measured.

It's beyond quid pro quo, it's how software improves and evolves, and it is to the benefit of everyone: you, other users, vendor.




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