‘Love is blind, especially when it comes to data tracking’: Funniest fan reactions to RedNote's data access permissions

RedNote has gained a significant number of US-based users after the reported announcement of the TikTok ban across the States. Fearing their daily dose of content taken away, netizens immediately migrated to RedNote or Xiaohongshu. Like any other app, it asked permission to access user data, and it turns out that privacy is not one of the top concerns among new-age netizens.

RedNote is a Chinese app similar to TikTok. With it gaining significant North American users, it is bound to face similar scrutiny, especially with regard to data privacy.

Hilarious fan reactions as RedNote Asks for Data Tracking Permission

Love is blind (via dxdydz_/X)

Love has different forms; sometimes, it's a 30-second video playing on a tiny screen. We know love is blind, but so is love for digital content. Many of us aren't really concerned about who tracks our data as long as they use it to provide us with continuous content that aligns with our interests.

They know about the 80s show you watch (via youkai_graphics/X)

Many netizens claim that data breaches are not as severe a threat to users as experts portray them to be. They believe that data tracking might help them discover your hobbies or passions. Some added on a sarcastic note that the worst that can happen is the government finding out about your favorite TV show!

Who cares about privacy LOL (via juanaxyz00/X)

What is the point of even learning about responsible data preservation? Gatekeeping your data is too much work, anyway. Many users are convinced that their data is irrelevant to be used with malicious intent.

I sent my voter's registration (via Notyourmamaw/X)

Allowing data tracking with no second thoughts! So what's next? Voter's registration information? Social Security Number? An X-user sarcastically remarked about taking a step further to offer their details to an unknown application. Maybe the satire might instill a sense of personal security among users.

They are honest (via seraph_iroha/X)

Here's a different take on the post. Brownie points for the brutal honesty, but at what cost?

Rednote now (via Wawaweewa15/X)

An X-user is convinced that the data is no less than a goldmine for the company. Approving the tracking request might have opened the gateway to privacy concerns.

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RedNote is reportedly set to take over TikTok's user base in the upcoming days. As more fans apprehend the TikTok ban, the former has undergone a drastic download surge in the past few days. Let's wait to see if it manages to surpass TikTok's popularity in the near future!