> I don't like Google but seriously this whole GDPR thing is getting out of hand.
IMO it's the other way round: data collection and lack of respect for privacy got out of hand and has been like that for a long time now. It's finally coming under control, albeit slowly. This is not the end of it. And I'm super happy about GDPR.
> Anyone who's concerned about their data being collected can just block Google-or-like-related domains.
Why is it on the victims to protect themselves against illegal practices? We have courts and authorities for a reason.
If it stopped at Google, this would be easy. But GA is just tip of the iceburger.
> Especially with these European intentions I frankly believe this is more of a political war against US and US-based companies. (No, I'm not from US as well)
I don't believe that at all. But ultimately what I believe does not matter. I'm just happy that right to privacy online is finally becoming a thing.
IMO it's the other way round: data collection and lack of respect for privacy got out of hand and has been like that for a long time now. It's finally coming under control, albeit slowly. This is not the end of it. And I'm super happy about GDPR.
> Anyone who's concerned about their data being collected can just block Google-or-like-related domains.
Why is it on the victims to protect themselves against illegal practices? We have courts and authorities for a reason.
If it stopped at Google, this would be easy. But GA is just tip of the iceburger.
> Especially with these European intentions I frankly believe this is more of a political war against US and US-based companies. (No, I'm not from US as well)
I don't believe that at all. But ultimately what I believe does not matter. I'm just happy that right to privacy online is finally becoming a thing.