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[-] 9foxes@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

hmm, that sounds interesting. have you checked out Ground News? this reminds me of that

[-] Skimmer@lemmy.zip 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I like the concept of Ground News, but about the privacy...

According to Exodus, their mobile app contains 9 trackers:

  • Amplitude
  • AppsFlyer
  • Facebook Analytics
  • Facebook Login
  • Facebook Share
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Crashlytics
  • Google Firebase Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager

Also wants location, camera, phone state, and advertising ID access?!

No thanks.

[-] virtueisdead@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 11 months ago

Honestly its my rule of thumb just to not use anything that I see sponsor multiple youtube videos that isnt DIRECTLY related to the content.

[-] otter@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

Could you just use the mobile site?

[-] Skimmer@lemmy.zip 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Didn't realize they had one, appears a lot of functionality requires an account to use. I'd be cautious overall based on the privacy practices they use in their mobile app, doesn't seem to be a big concern for them and I'd be careful giving them any trust. But if you do wish to use them, their mobile site with a good content blocker would definitely be the best option (preferably without an account if possible).

[-] otter@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago

For sure, I haven't used them much but I was planning to look into it when I had a chance

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