Optional Usage Defense
Commenters repeatedly argue that participation in or use of a service, feature, or AI model is entirely voluntary, emphasizing choice and denying any coercion or force.
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You know it's optional, right? No one is forcing you to do anything.
Well, no one force them to do it...
you aren't forced, you have a choice. many choose not to.
well. its an optional thing. no one is forcing anyone. its good to have that choice
you dont have to deal with them if you dont want to. i do not see the coercion.
It doesn't force anyone to do anything.
No one is forcing anyone to do this.
You are not forced to do anything.
Do you understand that this is a choice made by someone instead of a requirement?
They don't have to if they don't want to.