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  1. Comment on Meta has long fought Europe's demands that it get people's consent before using their data for targeted ads – then a Norwegian regulator threatened daily fines in ~tech

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    This isn't new regulation. Meta has been ignoring, and breaking, the law with respect to GDPR since it was introduced 5 years ago. From a PR perspective, you can threaten to leave to try to...

    This isn't new regulation. Meta has been ignoring, and breaking, the law with respect to GDPR since it was introduced 5 years ago. From a PR perspective, you can threaten to leave to try to prevent the law from being introduced but it's far too late for that. It wouldn't be a good look to have been quiet about the law while you are breaking it for years and then only start to complain when the enforcement catches up.

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  2. Comment on What’s an unrealistic expectation you feel pressured to meet? in ~talk

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    I wouldn't call it unreasonable for your parents to expect you to find a job that allows you to support yourself independently. It might not be easy, and it might not be a job you like, but it's...

    I wouldn't call it unreasonable for your parents to expect you to find a job that allows you to support yourself independently. It might not be easy, and it might not be a job you like, but it's not unreasonable.

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