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[–] Gonzako@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If I don't connect it to the internet they don't get to sell ur data innit

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I only watch pirated content. What data are they selling?

[–] elbarto777@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your viewing habits. Nature shows? Show this guy camping gear ads on his phone!

[–] yoz@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah well goodluck google. I haven't seen a single ad from past 6-7 years. Next DNS on my router, Linux mint with Firefox (ublock origin) and same for android.

[–] elbarto777@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Nice! I do pretty much the same except for the dns part. I'll look into it.

Having said that, I've always said that we should be able to purchase dumb TVs, and when people say "just don't connect it to the net," they're missing the point, because they're still enabling these companies (this is not directed at you specifically. It's just an argument I keep hearing.)

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Shit will want to connect some way. If I ever have to buy a smart TV for myself, I'm opening it up and swapping the brain board or removing the antenna.