User Tracking

[neoeno]

I'm going to ask a question, and declare a bit of a conflict of interests.

I've recently 'installed' a new stats system for indyfluency. It's great stuff, and is very shiny, and actually lets you know whose myspace page is linking to you But there is one interesting feature which has split me a bit.

With a few invisible modifications to indyfluency, I could make it track which users are online, what pages they visit, their browsers, locations, etc etc. This all seems very interesting. But I am worried about the privacy implications of turning it on. Though, if I were a user, I don't think it would bother me (this site isn't generally the place for whistle-blowing or suchlike), I have a feeling some people might object.

What do you think?

[cyanide]

I think that'd actually be a good idea. I mean, even if it didn't specifically list usernames, seeing how many people are looking at what or even just online would be fun.

There's something like this on the forums already, so I assume you mean the site itself.

[AEtherLightning]

I personally don't think it would be a big deal...

Although you say that one of the sites is "pages they visit"

Is that here on the site (forums + main) or like everywhere on the web...

Cause I am a big fan of horse and midget porn and I really don't want that fact spreading around...

Oh, Crap...

-peace out
Æ

[neoeno]

Just the site

The information wouldn't be transparent, you'd only see what I'd give. Otherwise I'd be giving my password out, and that 'ain' a good idea.

[InTheCafeteria]

I think it's a fine idea.

Though, just for those who are a bit more secretive, maybe you could make a "I want to be invisible" option for users?

[Golden_Orchids]

Sounds fine

if u add the invisible option then noone can sue u
BITCH

[aslidsiksoraksi]

I'm pretty much against this idea on principle. I don't see what benefits could be gleaned and I would really not like people all up in my business, even if it is invisible and probably irrelevant.

[TheMilkman]

you should actually go all out and have cameras looking at us while we're at the site.

so we'll know who masturbates to others pieces.

[sold]

THIS IS MADNESS!

[TheMilkman]

THIS IS MADNESS!

No, you.

[TheMilkman]

BUMP! (to find out if neoeno is actually using this or not?)

[neoeno]

Nae, 'tis not in use.

[TheMilkman]

Nae, 'tis not in use.

phew, I thought you might find out about my alt accounts, which are: pcd_melody, kluny, depressperado, aslidsiksoraksi, slasquorisqatyaoxzt, golden_orchids, nikeshlong, eyes, emilyexstacy, and sold.

[neoeno]

Oh, don't worry, I have other methods of finding out about abuse

[TheMilkman]

Oh, don't worry, I have other methods of finding out about abuse

Like me telling you, as I just did.

OR SOME SUPER SECRET ONE.