Was trying to read a news story and… What fresh shitfuckery is this? Why do I now have to pay money to a company just for the privilege of not being spied upon and not getting your cookies that I don’t want or need? How is this even legal?

RE: “Why are you even reading that shitrag?” – I clicked on a link someone posted in another sublemmit, didn’t realise it was the Sun till after. I do not read the Sun on the regular, chill. My point stands regardless that this is extremely shitty and should probably not be allowed.

  • ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    8·
    23 days ago

    It’s legal because the Sun is a private company and they have the right to charge you to not datamine you. It’s not a public service and they’re not the only source of news out there, so you have a choice: if you don’t like it, get your news elsewhere.

    What’s the problem exactly?

    • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      23 days ago

      I’m no fan of ads, but you’re right. Expecting everything for free with no ads is just greedy.

      • ilikecoffee@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        5·
        23 days ago

        Give me all the ads you want but at least give me the option whether they’re personalised or not… Why is this now a paid choice? The companies get paid by the advertisers either way, right? I’m not expecting it for free but I don’t like thousands of unknown companies tracking me thank you very much.

      • twinnie@feddit.ukEnglish
        5·
        23 days ago

        I don’t mind ads, but I don’t expect to be tracked around the internet. It’s like every website you visit being able to view your browser history. That’s private information.

        • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          23 days ago

          Technically, whatever the Sun prints is private information available for purchase. You can either pay cash or trade their information for yours.

          I still get frustrated by it, so I understand where you’re coming from. My local paper is ONLY viewable with a subscription. There are ways around it, like turning off JavaScript, but if we don’t count cheating the system, you gotta pay. They have to make money to pay their employees somehow, at least the Sun gives you an alternate option.