Telemetry in webapps is incredibly tempting, because it's just so easy to collect. Even without JavaScript, web browsers offer a dazzling array of ways for applications to call home with fingerprinting and tracking information. Because it is easy, it is commonplace, and many will use this as a justification for their own decisions.
It is true that, in some cases, telemetry can make it faster and easier to improve software, but this is ultimately placing the convenience of the developers ahead of the privacy and autonomy of the users. I believe that software should serve the interests of users, and informed, affirmative consent for phoning home is an absolute baseline for respecting their wishes.
It is true that, in some cases, telemetry can make it faster and easier to improve software, but this is ultimately placing the convenience of the developers ahead of the privacy and autonomy of the users. I believe that software should serve the interests of users, and informed, affirmative consent for phoning home is an absolute baseline for respecting their wishes.