Yup I have to work a couple Saturdays in 6 so it’s either yaaay or sigh

The point I was making was that if no data was gathered then people would have to pay for internet services such as emails, search, maps etc. That is not going to happen because people don’t want to put their hands in their pockets.

That’s the point though. If you do not consent then do not use.

Which is absolutely wrong and indefensible. This is about how you use the data though which absolutely should be heavily regulated.

Here’s the thing though. If we stopped the actual data gathering then we would be paying for all internet services directly out of our pocket. Now I have disposable income so I don’t mind doing that.

People can mass spam websites without data. Targeted ads are ads based on my search. Without this we would be paying for all internet services. Searching, email, maps everything you would need to pay for.

OK so it’s done. All the data scraping is illegal.

Now all that money they are making either comes directly out of our pockets or you don’t use it any more. A lot of countries now cannot afford the internet as a complete service.

The thing is though that people are selfish so this isn’t going to happen.

But if you use it then you really did consent to it. It’s right there in the t&C’s.

On an aside, if I have to suffer ads I would rather have ads which are about things I am interested in.

My favourite games are netball and rounders …

Ok but what actually is the issue? Whenever I ask this people respond things like oh they are making money off you. Again what is the actual issue?

The Roger Waters album ‘Amused to Death’ hypotheses this.

Thank you for your comment. I can stop thinking about what the last one now.

I have a thriving baby oil business. I keep all the raw resources in a shed out back…

My tinnitus has turned into patriotic soul stirring music.

I think Sean Locke was a 4 but Maradona was a 5 because he won…

We were talking about Red Dwarf at work just yesterday. It’s still one of my favourite all time shows.

Allegations?

Thing is the vast majority of people using wiki won’t think. They will just consume so the message gets through.

Wow I haven’t heard that for years. A blast from the past!

Well shiver me timbers matey!

I am just going to places like the bay.