Snowden explains rigged consent game (img-9gag-fun.9cache.com)
from graphito@sopuli.xyz to privacy@lemmy.ca on 15 Aug 2024 13:13
https://sopuli.xyz/post/15940247

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Greg@lemmy.ca on 15 Aug 2024 14:15 next collapse

Wait, some people don’t read the ToS agreements? I’m shocked!

Showroom7561@lemmy.ca on 15 Aug 2024 15:20 next collapse

I must be the only one who spend thousands of dollars getting my lawyer to read over the TOS, just so I can sign up to read grocery store flyers! /s

LWD@lemm.ee on 16 Aug 2024 02:59 collapse

Terms and conditions are fundamentally unethical in all but the most theoretical way

en.wikipedia.org/…/Terms_and_Conditions_May_Apply

sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works on 15 Aug 2024 17:32 collapse

It’s even worse when they block access to an account if you don’t accept the revised ToS. I was a Vultr customer for years, and then earlier this year they put a ToS block in my face when I logged on with a binding arbitration agreement, and there was no way to disagree or “remind me later.” My servers were still running, so they obviously didn’t need my consent to continue using the service, but they prevented me from managing my account without accepting the Tos.

So, out of spite, I used “Inspect Element” to remove the popup to get to the support page to close my account. I’m now with Hetzner, which also has the stupid binding arbitration agreement, but so far they haven’t presented me with a page-blocking popup.