Re: gmail+imap+smtp (oauth2)

[tomas]

On Fri, May 06, 2022 at 10:49:15PM +1000, Tim Cross wrote:
> 
> <tomas@tuxteam.de> writes:

[...]

> > Is it for having some T&C where they basically say "we'll
> > kick you out whenever we think we want to"?
> >
> > I'm hard-pressed to come up with a friendlier interpretation.
> >
> 
> Problem is, your looking for a rational reason. The reality is T&C are
> typically written by non-technical people (often lawyers) who don't
> really understand (Or care to understand) the finer points and
> implications.

...but who, working for Google, should have ready access to some who
do.

>                They work in broad brushstrokes and plan to adjust/change
> if there is enough stink. HOwever, in this case, the percentage of
> voerall users impacted is unlikely to even register a a blip o thier
> radar. 
> 
> Bootm line, we are being done in by bureaucracy and bad communication. 

OK, you came up with a friendlier explanation. You seem to be
a friendlier person than me :-)

I still tend to not quite believe that. To me, this is an instance
of "any sufficiently advanced form of malice is indistinguishable
from stupidity" [1]. IOW, plausible deniability.

Cheers

[1] A CRISPR monster between Clarke's Third and Hanlon.
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t

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