Koch-funded 'libertarian' US industry lobbyist:

"The fact that they listen when you 'talk' to a website, mobile app or any other digital service isn't surveillance, it's communication" 🤔

@wchr well sure, if you talk with another server, that's like a conversation. It's courteous to listen. I can live with that....
But noting down, storing IT for years and sharing it with others... What else is classical surveillance but noting down conversations and gathering them in one Spot for analysis and compatison?
It further shows the absurdity when you talk about trackers. A Server invites buisenes partners to the conversation, some overtly, some openly. Some will invite hundreds to their ā€œone on oneā€ conversation.
I guess I fail to see benign...