[spingu]

I thought I was the only one. I too think (in general) companies collect data to improve user experience. Although I am sure there are companies that misuse it (selling user data), but I would think most companies genuinely want to collect data to improve their product. Why do I believe this? Because I myself am a founder want this data for exact reason. It makes no sense to me to user that data in any other way. Why else woud I want it?

I am that "crazy" individual that actually answers YES to share usage data (as long as I feel it's reputable company or reputable management team). I do this because I don't want to be a hypocrite. I have yet to suffer any consequences of answering YES to most. Although I realize that my experience alone of opting in to sharing usage data has been fine, it doesn't mean much. I just hate when people cry loudly without any solid data of misuse.

My two cents...