[_Understated_]

> but there are lots of times where I just say yes because the popup is in-my-face and I just want to scroll to the content.

I am exactly the same. I use UBlock Origin and Privacy Badger so pretty much nothing gets through anyway but just to get rid of the banner, I click on OK.

However, that being said, I only do it if the other choice is "Manage Preferences" or something equally vague: If I am given a clear yes-or-no choice, I always choose "No".

[8fingerlouie]

> I use UBlock Origin and Privacy Badger so pretty much nothing gets through anyway

And yet the cookie is still there and can be used to track you. They don't need to serve you adds to track you. A simple check for the presence of the cookie is enough to track.

[afiori]

I sort of think this kind of behavior is problematic. I also do it often, but for example Gitlab offers some level of tracking: Necessary, Functional, Performance, and Personalization with the first three preselected. there is also a Show details for more information.

I see no reason to turn off Performance and Functional in most cases.

[RealStickman_]

There's a filter list for uBlock that removes most of those popups. Can't remember it's name off the top of my head though.