It's interesting that we're so used to be tracked at this point that no one balks at being opted-in by default. A flag called DO_NOT_TRACK sounds like a good idea, but also suggests the default is CONSENT_TO_TRACK=1, and I find that creepy.

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thephyber 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Do not track WHEN?

This flag is sent by my browser when I connect to SOMEONE ELSE’s SERVER.

The internet only took off because the primary business model which ran on ads and derivative information that servers do to their users.

It’s not fun. It’s not private or secure. It’s not illegal (in most jurisdictions for most industries). The flag exists as a response to the de facto and de jure state of the world, not some fairytale scenario.

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charles_f 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Article quite literally talks about tracking of cli tools you run on your own computer, half of which are to pilot products that you pay with your own money.

Get off your high horse.

	▲	doginasuit 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I would advocate for not getting your horse high to begin with, or hide your stash better.