How do we make ironic articles about the loss of privacy on websites that use spy trackers a thing of the past?
The duality of tech journals / online magazines / bloggers that advocate for #privacy yet are using #google #analytics, pervasive ad tracking (offline and online), etc. on their websites is an issue that may demand our attention.
What might help?
+ A code of conduct?
+ More vocal online protest?
+ Sharable “I won’t read your post because...” graphics?
Any ideas are welcome...
@theprivacyfoundation I think part of the problem is that the journalists and/or editorial staff might care deeply about privacy, but IT or higher corporate authorities don't. A journalist can't control the site's webmaster.
I suppose this does raise the possibility of a strike. If the journalists care, but the decision makers don't, encouraging journalists to strike could hurt the corporate bottom line and get the corporation to consider the demands. But I think getting people to strike is hard, given the negative impact it could have on their lives.
@kevun @theprivacyfoundation As a content creator, I wrestle with many of the same questions. Is it ethical for me to host content on DeviantArt, GitHub, Twitter, Kobo, etc.? These platforms use proprietary JavaScript, but it is hard to find an audience without them.