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[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

They absolutely also get data through means other than their browser. But they data they get off of the browser directly is probably a shit load.

but also knowing tech these decisions were probably made by a series of mid level managers sufficiently sucking the air out of the room until a critical mass was hit to make this happen

1000%

I'm sure a bunch of bean counters were involved as well.