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Just a reminder that most of these companies never really delete your account, they simply deactivate it, while keeping all your data. You can also update your profile info and fill it with gibberish.
> Just a reminder that most of these companies never really delete your account Not if you request account deletion under CCPA. Or at least not if they're smart.
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Not really. Depending on what you mean by European users, GDPR may not apply here (if GDPR was what you were alluding to).
Do you think American anti-hacking/DMCA/etc laws do not apply to people living overseas? (like Gary Mckinnon for example). Corporations don't get to choose, either laws apply or they don't apply internationally.
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Not really. Depending on what you mean by European users, GDPR may not apply here (if GDPR was what you were alluding to).
Gdpr 100% applies here to any user residing in the EU, and as one I find it appalling that this is opt-out. Further, I couldn't find an option to delete my account, which is another clear violation of GDPR. I wonder how long before they get hit with a juicy fine.
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> Simply explaining what is going on more “clear” and repeating it more often probably won’t get you anywhere good. I've learned this lesson personally. Trying to be "clear" about my own perspective while ignoring what the other person feels. "You don't like what you see? Impossible, you just can't see it. Let me make you see!"
The rhetorical technique that annoys me the most plays out like this... Me: Thing You: I hate that thing Me: You don’t understand Thing. Here’s Thing explained. You: I understand Thing, I still hate it. Me: You don’t understand Thing. When you understand it, you’ll like it. (Repeat) Sometimes this is stupidity thinking that understanding is missing, but I think it’s usually shady just so they have something to say to…
I could explain more but honestly James Clear has done a far better job here: https://jamesclear.com/why-facts-dont-change-minds