LPSOct 11, 2018
Max "Buzzworthy" Eddy

My two (enormous) stories about how companies turn you and your data into cash, and how to stop them, are both out today! You can read them for free!

Happy that I was able to work in shout-outs to #Mastodon and @pixelfed

https://www.pcmag.com/article/364152/how-companies-turn-your-data-into-money

https://www.pcmag.com/article/364153/online-data-protection-101-dont-let-big-tech-get-rich-off

How Companies Turn Your Data Into Money

Companies collect our personal data online and use it to target us with ads, among other purposes. And while that's not a new phenomenon, you still might be surprised at how much they know about you. Here's how to find out.

Oct 10, 2018 at 2:51pmWeb
Show threadRuss SharekOct 10, 2018

@maxeddy

The irony is not lost on me that all the popup notification requests, desire to access my mobile microphone and camera, and cookie warnings on this site crashed my browser before I could read your article.

@pixelfed

Show threadinfinite love โดณOct 10, 2018
@RussSharek @maxeddy Constant reflows from ads being loaded async made me quit reading the article on my phone out of frustration.
Show threadRuss SharekOct 10, 2018

@trwnh

Agreed. What's particularly shocking is that this site exhibits what is now considered 'normal' behavior by mainstream users.

@maxeddy

Show threadMax "Buzzworthy" EddyOct 10, 2018
@RussSharek @trwnh I am truly sorry for the bad experience. Using Pocket or a browser's Reading Mode should alleviate the issues, but I totally understand the frustration.
Show threadRuss SharekOct 10, 2018

@maxeddy

It's not your site, so it really isn't on you

@trwnh

Show threadErich Graf Apfel von HerthsenOct 11, 2018
@RussSharek @maxeddy @trwnh Maybe set up an independent blog that doesn't have that kind of adware 
Show thread๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ”ด Angie MillerOct 10, 2018
@maxeddy
Congrats! This must have been lots of working hours...
@pixelfed
Show threadMax "Buzzworthy" EddyOct 10, 2018
@geschnattere @pixelfed Thank you! The interviews started in February and there were more than a few times were I wasn't certain it would see the light of day.
Show threadpixelfedOct 11, 2018
@maxeddy Thank you for the shout-out! 
Show threadDownes ๐ŸOct 11, 2018
@maxeddy @pixelfed Good stuff. Really great reading.
Show threadmaow Oct 12, 2018
@maxeddy ok i understand
no way to read the strips without accepting *anything*
the world we live in ๐Ÿ˜–
@pixelfed