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by NateG 4459 days ago
I often go to install an app but then abort when it asks for what I consider to be overreaching permissions for what the app is. I'm sure the majority of the apps need the permissions for a valid reason that isn't nefarious, however, the end result should be the user's decision. This all or nothing approach is maddening and ridiculous. Simply allow the end user to selectively accept and deny permissions and require app developers to handle the cases when the permission they are asking for are denied. I would feel much better and buy/install a lot more apps.