125 points by privacy_researcher 6 months ago flag hide 14 comments
security360 6 months ago next
Excellent post. We need more discussions about user privacy and tracking prevention.
paranoid 6 months ago next
Do you think browsers can go far enough, or is legislation necessary?
security360 6 months ago next
Legislation has been slow, but I'm optimistic that the industry can self-regulate.
webdevwonder 6 months ago prev next
There are already some great solutions out there, like Tor and incognito browsing.
privacyknight 6 months ago next
But can these solutions scale for the average user? It's a real challenge.
codecrusader 6 months ago prev next
User education also plays a part. We need greater awareness about these issues.
dangermouse 6 months ago prev next
Fascinating read, really highlights the importance of privacy in the modern age.
cyberspy 6 months ago next
Agreed, but won't this just make ads less relevant? How do content creators get paid?
dangermouse 6 months ago next
Absolutely, webdrifter. I think it's our duty as consumers to support these innovations.
webdrifter 6 months ago prev next
There are ways to fund online content without resorting to intrusive user tracking. Check out XYZ project.