Comments | deirdre_c: IP logging and location information

deirdre_c

IP logging and location information

Jun 10, 2011 10:03

LJ has decided to suddenly start providing explicit location details about commenters for anyone with IP logging turned on ( Read more... )

lj, emo-girl needs a hug

Comments 31

the_muppet June 10 2011, 15:37:09 UTC

I only have it on for anonymous users, though honestly, I don't know why. However, have selected 'no' for the communities I run and it is STILL showing them and I don't know why =/

deirdre_c June 10 2011, 16:49:15 UTC

Ah well, fortunately, it looks like they're backing off of that plan, in the face of all of the outrage. YAY LJ!

the_muppet June 10 2011, 16:50:00 UTC

Good!

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deirdre_c June 10 2011, 16:50:17 UTC

Well, it appears they at least know when to admit they made a mistake. They edited the announcement page to note that they are removing the feature. \o/

el1ie June 10 2011, 16:18:19 UTC

Mines off, so you're safe with me - good grief l/j I was only complaining about FB yesterday and now you go and do THIS??

deirdre_c June 10 2011, 16:52:19 UTC

I have to give them credit, it looks like they've listened to all the angry comments this morning and are reversing their decision. So A+ for responsiveness! :)

el1ie June 10 2011, 20:11:05 UTC

How many times will it take before they learn to do some bloody research BEFORE they do the stupid? Great news though and thanks for letting me know. ( ... )

neros_violin June 10 2011, 16:46:46 UTC

I'm writing a long and rantastic email to say that if they have to keep this function, the least they could do is not make it retroactive so people have a CHOICE about whether to comment on journals where IP location is logged.

I'm with that chorus that says, yes, I know that someone would find me based on IP with some fairly simple digging... but digging is the keyword there. Now, it's all... HEY LOOK WHERE I AM. Who's brilliant fucking idea was this, anyway?

This just adds to the pile of freak out I've been having about privacy lately (internet crap, the assault on reproductive rights, additions to the Patriot Act renewal)... I wanna win the lottery so I can move to an island in the sun, sigh.

deirdre_c June 10 2011, 16:56:34 UTC

Well, LJ has changed their minds in the face of YOUR FURY and they're taking away the identifications after all. I credit you!! ;)

However, I'd still like to join you on your island. Can I come with? I will bring pina coladas.

neros_violin June 10 2011, 17:02:44 UTC

Yes! I haven't actually SENT the email yet, but I'm sure that the force of my fury could be felt in spite of that!

You can DEFINITELY come with. We'll have the pina coladas and the chips and salsa and all the J2 porn in the world. It will be paradise, and no one will log IP addresses.

amindaya June 10 2011, 16:49:29 UTC

I love how you find so many appropriate uses for that icon.

But whoa, LJ, take the suck out.

amindaya June 10 2011, 16:51:25 UTC

Haha, never mind, I posted the comment and suddenly it is all strikethrough'd. :D

deirdre_c June 10 2011, 16:58:01 UTC

HA. Your timing is impeccable! And look... I can switch and use the icon here in this comment, because it's still perfect. ;D