[JupiterMoon]

I agree with your position. However...

You misunderstand. There have been several commentators here on HN saying that they are moving Google Analytics server side. They seem to think that people are only objecting to the cookie or the presence of the JS rather than objecting to the pervasive cross-site tracking.

[vive-la-liberte]

In that case, f that and f them. Do not track me.

[mhoad]

Are you are aware that Google provide you with a method to do this regardless that doesn't rely on random script blocking? Details here https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

[malka]

Why would I trust google with this ? I'd rather do it myself.