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by fc417fc802 487 days ago
> This is identical to looking at the IPv4 address in a NAT setup

It is not identical unless the OS uses a new IP for every new outbound connection. I believe that would qualify as a (very) nonstandard configuration.

> it hasn't been that much of a privacy disaster.

Indeed, it was tongue in cheek which is why I went on to point out SSO. The reality is most people aren't willing to sacrifice convenience to retain even a shred of privacy.

If you are one of the few who care then you can implement one of the many possible non-standard solutions.