I just had an argument/perhaps heated conversation about the concept of data mining with my sister...
I dislike how the world of saving money has become an aspect of how companies collect our data, so have decided not to use such incentive programs through stores...
The grocery store where I do much of my shopping is a major one and does something similar of course... My sister (and most other people) think that the money they give you back in incentives is worth the data mining, I'm not so certain...
I never wanted this one when they introduced because of such reasons
In her defence, she is aware of the idea but feels it's worth it to get savings, but avoids all other apps like that
Am I far too (almost) militant in how I feel about this? And why I don't want that card, and any other ones too
Yes, I'm aware that my Facebook and Instagram do data mining, but I really limit what specific details I provide, on Facebook I never follow large corporations, only small local businesses
Am I just too crazy? I would just like some thoughts on that topic, what others think
I dislike how the world of saving money has become an aspect of how companies collect our data, so have decided not to use such incentive programs through stores...
The grocery store where I do much of my shopping is a major one and does something similar of course... My sister (and most other people) think that the money they give you back in incentives is worth the data mining, I'm not so certain...
I never wanted this one when they introduced because of such reasons
In her defence, she is aware of the idea but feels it's worth it to get savings, but avoids all other apps like that
Am I far too (almost) militant in how I feel about this? And why I don't want that card, and any other ones too
Yes, I'm aware that my Facebook and Instagram do data mining, but I really limit what specific details I provide, on Facebook I never follow large corporations, only small local businesses
Am I just too crazy? I would just like some thoughts on that topic, what others think
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