A few decades ago, resumes or CVs were classified by workers out of loyalty to companies. Then, companies guaranteed long-term employment. In other words, firing and layoffs had a human element. But as companies began to see humans as “numbers”, the people revolted, and as that was happening, Linkedin came onboard, providing an ecosystem which declassified all resumes and CVs! So, with that, you tell that employer, I love this work but I am also available to other companies, because I cannot trust you eternally!
That brings me to the fixation of the European Union on ad-data privacy. Which data are we talking about here? The one people put cameras and stream anything lens can pick LIVE on Facebook and Instagram. Yes, data which are already declassified by the users? Do they really want protection?
Indeed, the metadata which Facebook’s Meta needs to make some money is an intrusion, and the company has been fined many times. Interestingly, Facebook has a response: “Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will be able to opt out of ads — for a fee. Parent company Meta says the option is meant to comply with European regulations that limit data collection. Using the web versions of the platforms will cost 9.99 euros ($10.57) a month, while the iOS and Android apps will cost 12.99 euros. It will be available in November to anyone in the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland. Users in those regions will still be able to opt for the ad-based free versions.”
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Now, let the people pay and protect their data. It was like the old Yahoo Premium which offered zero ads on Yahoo. Within months, Yahoo noted that it was not working well because ads are not really bad when you check your bank account.
Let us not complicate things in this world. Yes, if you do not want to see ads, PAY to use the service. Hope everyone will be happy now. Eat your data, but send me money to use my service.
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