Microblog Memes

Recently downloaded a "cast" app because Miracast doesn't work on GrapheneOS. On first launch, I got 3 consecutive full screen video ads followed by a popup to "subscribe" to their paid service. Next, another popup to rate them 5* in google play store. Note that at this point, I haven't even reached the main screen of the app... You know, to actually try it and see if it works.

Uninstalled that garbage and gave it the 1* rating it deserves.

Seriously, I'm so sick and tired of these "modern" apps which don't even have the decency to offer a good quality paid version. $8/mo for a stupid utility I use maybe a few times a year? Who tf do you think you are?

Using apps on GrapheneOS, I also get notified when they use the play integrity API... I find it insulting when apps like Reddit attempt to access that... Seriously, you're just an online forum. Why tf would you care about whether my phone is rooted or not?

I am a Divine Being : You are an Object You Have No Right To Speak In My Holy Tongue

Immediate disable of notifications and one star review for abusing notifications. I do the same thong when legitimatel services text me for marketing or surveys. Texts are meant for more urgent communication that needs almost immediate attention and it’s an abuse of trust to test people like that.

Heh, I like the "I kill you now" human mode in this. The developers don't realise we have our own antibullshit software. Evolution playing out in app survival.

Too much fuckery? Off at the wall !

Put your foot on the power switch down till it stops whirring.

This is why I recommend FOSS apps for base functionality like that. There's plenty folks out there, who've implemented a grocery list app as a hobby project, who don't need to try to make money off it. As such, their app can exist without ads, tracking or needy notifications.

I hate that for a lot of these apps there’s no way to turn off these kinds of ad notifications without stopping the real notifications you want from the app.

Do it then. Replace the app with pen and paper. I think the app is calling your bluff.

"You haven't set any alarms recently. Don't you find that...

Alarming??"

It makes me a bit sad that there are people getting around that don't know how to declaw their smartphone with disabled notifications, permissions and such. It's not their fault, these things are a fucking nightmare when left to go feral.

Modern apps out here with the confidence of a CEO and the usefulness of a broken pencil.

Whenever an app does that, I take away notification privileges immediately.

Should definitely avoid Duolingo.

relevant XKCD

Why would someone use grocery list app instead of a text editor

There are like three things total that I allow to send me notifications. This is a skill issue

Idiots, savages, idiots!

Duolingo! Screw that app. Has anyone ever learned to speak a language by just using duolingo?