a proposal to add opt-out telemetry in fedora is being discussed on fedora forums
discussion.fedoraproject.org
the proposal is from a red-hat team member and is proposing addition of "privacy-respecting" telemetry. here's the link to the hyperkitty thread
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i thought the whole idea was to be the only one who is using your computer. it doesnt matter if they are taking data that cant be used to identify you personally, the road to hell is made with good intentions. and also, i agree that by using telemetry, great insights can help the devs develop a better Linux desktop, but linux is more about the freedom to be let alone if you want to be left alone.
and how exactly does having telemetry (that can be easily turned off at any time) impedes your freedom to be left alone?
easy for who? why not use it in the sense of 'easily turned on.' and then make it as easy as possible for people to turn it on because it is in the devs and sponsors' best interest, but making an easy-to-turn-off telemetry is a conflict of interest for them.