That nuance is important if you value good journalism.
Otherwise if we're just our here throwing random allegations because "corp bad", might as well say LG 's TVs are turning the frickin' frogs gay.
Sorry but such contrary takes in the face of this sort of evidence are either contrary for the sake of it or paid astroturfing.
However, just because your TV does ACR, does not immediately mean they listen 24/7 through your TV through any conversations even if the TV is off.
That is another, also quite different level of claim.
Spend some time building your reputation before arguing for divisive topics or be ignored.
Consider it a mechanical Turk but for social trust.
You have to start somewhere. Better makes sense to start looking at the arguments rather than the author.
It also helps you train your brain. Stop trusting someone solely because of who they are.
You can comment about anything here and build credibility.
Just don’t start on the most divisive topics.
* When disagreeing, please reply to the argument instead of calling names.
* Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith.
* Please don't post shallow dismissals
* Please don't post insinuations about astroturfing, shilling, brigading, foreign agents, and the like. It degrades discussion and is usually mistaken.
And yet not once does it mention "don't start commenting on divisive topics"
You can follow them if you want, but I find it hopelessly naive to trust brand new accounts whose first topics they comment on are touchy ones.