[GJim]

> being tracked by IP + browser fingerprinting

That is also illegal under the GDPR; you cannot track me without my explicit opt-in consent, whither by 'cookies' or other means.

I continue to be astounded how little grasp some HN readers (a technical news site!) have of the GDPR.

[Nextgrid]

I am aware it is illegal, and yet just like for cookie-based tracking, everyone gets away with it.