I've figured out my entire ballot except for Prop 24, which is really something I should have an opinion on. Reading the LA Times and SF Chronicle endorsements left me conflicted. Need to read eff.org/deeplinks/2020/07/wh… more closely tomorrow...

Oct 7, 2020 · 4:45 AM UTC

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In any case, I think I'm voting no as a default, partly because a law this complex probably shouldn't be done by proposition.
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Replying to @davidbaron
@LWVC's analysis says "Prop 24 allows the business to collect consumer information according to the business’ view of what data is needed to accomplish its commercial purposes." lwvc.org/vote/elections/ball…

Prop 24:Consumer Data Privacy

The League of Women Voters supports the protection of consumers’ private data. Prop 24 includes some beneficial elements, but we oppose due to the complexity of a 52-page initiative with impacts and

lwvc.org
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It's not clear if that's describing a change from current law (relevant) or a difference from somebody's ideal law (not relevant), though it sounds like the latter.
Replying to @davidbaron
@DigitalDemoc says under #Prop24, "corporations are still allowed to charge a premium (or eliminate a discount) in exchange for privacy. Consumers shouldn’t be charged higher prices or be discriminated against simply for exercising their privacy rights." democraticmedia.org/article/…
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I'm hesitant about banning this behavior. One good characteristic of ad-based funding of web content is that content providers are willing to charge less to poor people since selling ads impressions to poor people is less valuable. I'm not sure how such a ban would change this.
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Replying to @davidbaron
I'm impressed that you got through everything in a single evening.
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I went through most of it before; I just needed the ballot to be sure what the complete list was.
Replying to @davidbaron
If you'd like to see the full list of opposition to Prop 24, it's here. noon24ca.org/who-opposes-pro…
Replying to @davidbaron
Argh, I am trying to see what people think & everyone is so split!