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The difference is one problem is trivially solvable. If an app isn't allowed to read the clipboard the problem is solved. Smart people choose solutions that actually solve the issue when those solutions exist rather than just making some guideline and praying people read it.

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Companies developing apps should be held accountable for their decisions, i.e. spying on the clipboard in this case. Don't excuse them with the reason "well it was easy to do, so it's ok" that's like saying "well my car was stolen, but it was easy to break the lock so it's ok"

By this logic, how do you trust Apple? they're a famously blackbox company with access to all your data. just because they say they're not data mining you, doesn't mean they are not.

slippery slope arguments go all the way to the bottom

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