It still leaks information. How many kids you have, their name, some things about their personality, who they are friends with, etc. Think about how someone who wants to hurt or control you could could use that information.

You seriously think the Chinese government is going to stoop to K&R with random Americans?

The Chinese government is the last entity I'd be worried about with this kind of information (unless, of course, you live in China). Certain criminals in your own country are a much bigger concern.

Doubtful. But "the Chinese government" is comprised of individuals who might want to make a quick buck selling information on various markets. Perhaps to those certain criminals better positioned to take advantage of it.

This is similar to the concern some of us had over giving local government departments access to our full Opal card public transport travel histories here in Australia. Not all government employees are up to no good, but some are. Don't give them more than they need.

> Think about how someone who wants to hurt or control you could could use that information.

"Someone", sure, but not the Chinese Government! That's a completely different threat model!

how so

I couldn't imagine it mattering to any random individual, but I could imagine some American diplomat or defense contractor being concerned.

I would say contributing or maintaining anything on Github would make you a possible target, you never know

Are you serious? Manipulate the mental health, political engagement, and commerce activities of an entire generation, that's what.

What is being taught about the CCP and Xi to children all over the world is very relevant to the CCP.

See their push into universities.

> Yes, but why does it matter if China intercepts your American school children? Why would they want to? That's not a reasonable threat model.

Because China=bad, Google or Facebook or Microsoft (which all provide data to) or NSA =good