[nycbug-talk] FreeBSD & Google Analytics

[Jesse Callaway]

On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 6:23 PM, Jesse Callaway <bonsaime at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> On Dec 10, 2012 6:07 PM, "Brett" <brett.mahar at gmx.com> wrote:
> >
> > > >
> > > > IMHO, it is not FUD, it is legitimate concern.  But, from what I see
> so
> > > > far, it is concern from those who are already security- and
> > > > privacy-aware.
> > > >
> > > > We (FreeBSD) are respecting DNT, not relying on Google.
>  Additionally,
> > > > disabling Javascript will also disallow tracking.
> > > >
> >
> > A good reminder to disable javascript for daily internet use and only
> enable for sites that need it. Even though FreeBSD is respecting DNT, it
> doesn't take much of an imagination to see many other sites will not
> respect this flag.
> >
> > Since there are probably many website administrators on this mailing
> list, my suggestion to any of them who want to improve privacy/security on
> the internet: build websites that are fully functional without javascript.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > talk mailing list
> > talk at lists.nycbug.org
> >
>
> No, you as a browser of the web need to protect yourself.  The sites can
> deliver content through whatever media they want. If we all feel strongly
> about this it should be negotiated via headers to let the service know you
> are a text only client.
>
> Of course abuse of people's trust is not right and we need a little more
> structure here from acceptable use policy. Whether this is an industry
> agreement or law is up for debate between the left and right wingers.
>

Hrm. You aren't suggesting what I'm countering : )

-- 
-jesse
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