foxwolfen
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3rd party tracking software in forum
I decided give the Opera browser a whirl. So far its not as broken as FF in here, but has some issues with FaceBook. Anyway, I digress.
One of extensions that I stumbled upon was a tracker tracker. As you all know - or should - websites can set cookies and scripts that will continue to track where you surf after you leave a site. They do this so they can then target you with specific forms of advertising (as the least insidious use for this). Modern browsers supposedly give you the ability to disable this, and of course, its always wise to turn off third party cookies in your browser. The problem is, it can be very hard to get rid of these cookies (they are called zombie or persistent and often hide multiple copies in places around your whole file system not related to the browser).
This little extension called "Ghostery" tells you what tracking scripts are built into a web page. Sadly, this forum has two: Google Analytics, and OwnerIQ. With Ghostery you can block these nasty little spying bugs and secure your browsing experience and computer on this site, and others.
Cheers
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foxwolfen
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 19:26:01
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Ohh, there are more... hidden throughout the site... nasty nasty Cakewalk. Shirley there are better ways to make money?
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 19:26:46
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Thanks.... that splains the recording stuff popping up on other sites....
Ghostery.... got it
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 19:30:40
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I can just see the output from their "OwnerIQ" ghostware... 4 12 0 19 172 23 9 Plantlife 56 8 . . . 
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 19:31:42
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Note that I only put the 172 in there so nobody would feel individually offended. 
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 19:49:20
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We agree to this much, whether we are aware of it or not. In addition, we and our vendors may use cookies and other technology such as web beacons or tagging to measure page visits to our site, most frequently viewed pages, the effectiveness of our ads, and to determine the display of content and advertising based on your interests all for the goal of improving your experience with us. These are anonymous and unidentifiable: They do not include any personal information including your name, address, phone number, email address, or anything that personally identifies you.
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 20:07:09
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True enough Jon. However, my intention was to show that they can be controlled to some degree and to raise awareness of this activity for those who care about these things (as I know many don't).
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 21:47:12
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foxwolfen
True enough Jon. However, my intention was to show that they can be controlled to some degree and to raise awareness of this activity for those who care about these things (as I know many don't).
I agree, flag 'em up! It seems like a constant battle against people that wanna take control of my machine at times, I swear.
post edited by Jonbouy - 2012/03/28 21:48:32
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/28 22:24:31
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Seems like the whole of the internet is basically noxious control freaks trying to get something for nothing. I don't mind abandoning the whole freakin thing.
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SCorey
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/29 11:00:13
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A larger concern to me is that the NSA is keeping a record of everything you do and say--well not quite _everything_ just yet. But that's their goal and they're going to be able to do it soon. And they're storing it in my backyard. http://www.wired.com/thre...ff_nsadatacenter/all/1
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/29 11:10:43
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Re:3rd party tracking software in forum
2012/03/29 12:13:26
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SCorey
A larger concern to me is that the NSA is keeping a record of everything you do and say--well not quite _everything_ just yet. But that's their goal and they're going to be able to do it soon. And they're storing it in my backyard. http://www.wired.com/thre...ff_nsadatacenter/all/1
A frightening article. Thanks for sharing it.
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