Video playing, ad that scrolls, two lines of a story, the bottom popping up with notifications every few minutes over the top of more scrolling ads.

Yay internet.

Edit: Oh wow! Did not expect so many responses. First let me say, thank you for taking the time to read and respond! To address the biggest response to use Firefox I actually have it on my phone it’s just remembering to break the habit. This was more to show what an average user who just uses what they’re used to experiences on mobile browsing.

  • spikespazEnglish
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    1 year ago

    You did get me there.

    On the other hand, you can make identification difficult.

    Use a root app that disables all network hardware while the device is locked, and randomize your MAC on public networks. Also use a carrier (if available) that purports to be ethical.

    There are various issues with my statements: your SIM identifies you, there are ways to identify people across different networks even if their MAC is randomized, and even “ethical” carriers still use towers from other providers, which can of course triangulate your position.

    That said though, if you take the proper precautions using a smart phone would be no worse than a flip phone.