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One could just as easily argue that a user should only be tracked if it's their explicit intent to be tracked, in which case DNT should be on unless the user turns it off. That makes more sense to me, and I think a lot of people would agree. Obviously, Microsoft thinks that should be the case.



I have a hard time believing MS is doing this for their users benefit. It seems much more likely they think this will hurt Google.


Next you'll tell me corporations mainly donate to charity for tax purposes and free publicity...

I don't care if they're really doing it to hurt Google. Increased privacy for users is a good thing.




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