• tiredofsametab@fedia.io
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    5 months ago

    The #1 reason I hate QR codes is because they make you agree to further terms and conditions like collecting data on you.

    0.o A QR code is basically just a data-encoding format and is mostly used to store a link to something. I’m not sure where ToS/etc. come into that.

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          5 months ago

          That’s because, unlike an AI, I deduced context from the entire thread and concluded that “I hate QR codes” was not an expression of disapproval of the technical concept of a QR code (i.e. encoding data), but how they are used in an obnoxious way to redirect a user to a website (usually with a menu).

          Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

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      5 months ago

      Made an edit for clarity.

      QR codes are great, linking me to a website where I need to provide my email and phone number to get food is annoying