dotnet / dotnet/vscode-csharp

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Needs Investigation Telemetry Triaged
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Description

How can I stop the C# extension from connecting to internet and sending/receiving data without my permission, I disabled all telemetry options in VSCode and disabled auto-updating for extensions but I still clearly see the tool trying to call home (using wireshark).
I tried Firejail but there is something embedded into the extension or the editor that bypass it.
I already have telemetry disabled in dotnet core runtime.

VSCode: 1.47.1
Operating System: Manjaro Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 5.19.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.72.0
Qt Version: 5.15.0
Kernel Version: 5.7.9-1-MANJARO
OS Type: 64-bit

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