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d2p 3 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Do_not_track

> A flag called DO_NOT_TRACK sounds like a good idea, but also suggests the default is CONSENT_TO_TRACK=1, and I find that creepy.

It could also be used to prevent showing an opt-in notification at all even in software that requires opt-in.

rapidaneurism 3 months ago [–]

It is a bit sad that in privacy enthusiastic consent is understood as failing to shout 'NO' in the right way.

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