In r/privacy, Windows 11’s mandatory online account and in-OS Copilot entry points are criticized as coercive data collection, with a viral claim that Microsoft may remove the requirement seen as evidence that user pressure works.
Microsoft is reportedly working on removing the mandatory online account requirement for new Windows 11 installs.
They are also reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points in apps like Notepad and Photos.
Either way, the pressure is seemingly working. Keep pushing back on these corporate parasites. Vote with your wallets and time.
Reddit does not provide enough value to end users to warranty providing them personal information.
Some of us grew up without the Internet, and will be fine without social media.
As a Linux user who hasn't touched Windows since 7 I was quite flabbergasted to hear that you needed to have an online account to use 11.
Apparently there are ads on it as well. Crazy.
FYI - Microsoft is reportedly working on removing the mandatory online account requirement for new Windows 11 installs.
Either way, the pressure is seemingly working. Keep pushing back on these corporate parasites.
Vote with your wallets and time. Inform every single person you know.
Either way, the pressure is seemingly working.
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