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Linnrenate Crosby

Registered User

Join date: 5 Jun 2007

Posts: 49

10-30-2007 02:14

Hey all,

Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere.

I use Natasha Pike's FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve.

Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is:

1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie?
2. Using such a tool isn't that a violation of the privacy in SL, as it does not require any approval from the person being added?

Natasha's tool can be found here http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jeju/202/232/91
Basically the command to add a person is /22 fladd name

Stephen Zenith

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Join date: 15 May 2006

Posts: 1,029

10-30-2007 02:28

From: Linnrenate Crosby

Hey all,

Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere.

I use Natasha Pike's FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve.

Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is:

1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie?
2. Using such a tool isn't that a violation of the privacy in SL, as it does not require any approval from the person being added?

Natasha's tool can be found here http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jeju/202/232/91
Basically the command to add a person is /22 fladd name Hey all,

Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere.
I use Natasha Pikes FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve.

Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is:

1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie?
2. Using such a tool is'nt that a bridge of the privacy in SL as it does not require any approval from the person being added?

Natasha's tool can be found here Hey all,

Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere.
I use Natasha Pikes FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve.

Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is:

1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie?
2. Using such a tool is'nt that a bridge of the privacy in SL as it does not require any approval from the person being added?

Natasha's tool can be found here http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jeju/202/232/91
Basically the way to add a person to the HUD is: /22 fladd name LNAME KEY

If you've got a question about a companies product, you're probably better off asking them about it.

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Linnrenate Crosby

Registered User

Join date: 5 Jun 2007

Posts: 49

10-30-2007 02:31

no you missunderstand me, my main problem is that i think someone is tracking my in-world time using a tool that detect the LNAME KEY.... and i want to avoid it without creating a new profile if possible

Robin Peel

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Join date: 8 Feb 2005

Posts: 163

10-30-2007 02:52

To my knowledge, if somebody is tracking you when you get online and such with your UUID there is no way to stop it. The best advice I could give you is to file an abuse report for harrassment.
But if I am wrong I'm sure somebody soon will tell me.

Stephen Zenith

Registered User

Join date: 15 May 2006

Posts: 1,029

10-30-2007 03:30

From: Linnrenate Crosby

no you missunderstand me, my main problem is that i think someone is tracking my in-world time using a tool that detect the LNAME KEY.... and i want to avoid it without creating a new profile if possible

What's an LNAME KEY?

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Jesse Barnett

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Join date: 21 May 2006

Posts: 4,160

10-30-2007 04:04

It just takes a couple of minutes to create a script to do exactly what you are saying and I am sure a few of them are out there. You dont even really need a script thou to see if someone is online.

Are you a member of a group? Next time you are inworld look at your group info and you can see there the members that are online. Have a freind that you want to see if they are online? Just join one of the groups they belong to. Too lazy to create a script or join a group? Just send a ping and if you don't get the user is offline message then they are online.

So there really isn't a way to stop it no matter what you do and yes some people don't like it. Personally it doesn't bother me. I either don't answer and might even mute someone if I don't know them. If they are a freind and they constantly boher me as soon as I pop online then they don't stay a freind for long.

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Void Singer

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Join date: 24 Sep 2005

Posts: 6,973

10-30-2007 05:12

it does bring up a point about groups though....

IMO groups should set MEMBERS_ARE_VISIBLE to FALSE

/rant

fyi you can drop inventory on them too, if you don't get a "user offline window" well.... you get the idea

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Silje Russell

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Join date: 2 Oct 2005

Posts: 63

10-30-2007 07:59

i can see you consern Linnrenate Crosby.
But the LNAME KEY you refering to is easy to optain from other places

LNAME KEY = UUID of the person. you can find that on sites like w-hat.com and many others.

I my self made a script that i cud simpel check if a friend was online or not using w-hat's service by geting uuid of a avetar.

i wont say i doing anyting wrong with that..
But if sombody using you uuid to mesure how mutch you are online widout you premision.
I wud say they breaking few laws and trust as a service deliver..

Forgot

As for turning it off or hide from it you cant.
And i hope LL dont insert any function to hide from it cus it wud probly break more usefull items then bad tings..

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Block online detection LNAME KEY
Linnrenate Crosby Registered User Join date: 5 Jun 2007 Posts: 49	10-30-2007 02:14 Hey all, Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere. I use Natasha Pike's FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve. Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is: 1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie? 2. Using such a tool isn't that a violation of the privacy in SL, as it does not require any approval from the person being added? Natasha's tool can be found here http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jeju/202/232/91 Basically the command to add a person is /22 fladd name
Stephen Zenith Registered User Join date: 15 May 2006 Posts: 1,029	10-30-2007 02:28 From: Linnrenate Crosby Hey all, Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere. I use Natasha Pike's FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve. Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is: 1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie? 2. Using such a tool isn't that a violation of the privacy in SL, as it does not require any approval from the person being added? Natasha's tool can be found here http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jeju/202/232/91 Basically the command to add a person is /22 fladd name Hey all, Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere. I use Natasha Pikes FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve. Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is: 1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie? 2. Using such a tool is'nt that a bridge of the privacy in SL as it does not require any approval from the person being added? Natasha's tool can be found here Hey all, Not sure if this is the right place to post my question, but anyway i need to post it somewhere. I use Natasha Pikes FL HUD when in world and i always ask my friends if i can add them to it because it uses the LNAME KEY and do not need for the other party to approve. Now lately i have gotten signals from RL friends that also is in SL that they might track my online status with similar tools... so my questions is: 1. Is it anyway i can avoid this at all without creating a new avie? 2. Using such a tool is'nt that a bridge of the privacy in SL as it does not require any approval from the person being added? Natasha's tool can be found here http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jeju/202/232/91 Basically the way to add a person to the HUD is: /22 fladd name LNAME KEY If you've got a question about a companies product, you're probably better off asking them about it. _____________________
Linnrenate Crosby Registered User Join date: 5 Jun 2007 Posts: 49	10-30-2007 02:31 no you missunderstand me, my main problem is that i think someone is tracking my in-world time using a tool that detect the LNAME KEY.... and i want to avoid it without creating a new profile if possible
Robin Peel Registered User Join date: 8 Feb 2005 Posts: 163	10-30-2007 02:52 To my knowledge, if somebody is tracking you when you get online and such with your UUID there is no way to stop it. The best advice I could give you is to file an abuse report for harrassment. But if I am wrong I'm sure somebody soon will tell me.
Stephen Zenith Registered User Join date: 15 May 2006 Posts: 1,029	10-30-2007 03:30 From: Linnrenate Crosby no you missunderstand me, my main problem is that i think someone is tracking my in-world time using a tool that detect the LNAME KEY.... and i want to avoid it without creating a new profile if possible What's an LNAME KEY? _____________________
Jesse Barnett 500,000 scoville units Join date: 21 May 2006 Posts: 4,160	10-30-2007 04:04 It just takes a couple of minutes to create a script to do exactly what you are saying and I am sure a few of them are out there. You dont even really need a script thou to see if someone is online. Are you a member of a group? Next time you are inworld look at your group info and you can see there the members that are online. Have a freind that you want to see if they are online? Just join one of the groups they belong to. Too lazy to create a script or join a group? Just send a ping and if you don't get the user is offline message then they are online. So there really isn't a way to stop it no matter what you do and yes some people don't like it. Personally it doesn't bother me. I either don't answer and might even mute someone if I don't know them. If they are a freind and they constantly boher me as soon as I pop online then they don't stay a freind for long. _____________________ I (who is a she not a he) reserve the right to exercise selective comprehension of the OP's question at anytime. From: someone I am still around, just no longer here. See you across the aisle. Hope LL burns in hell for archiving this forum
Void Singer Int vSelf = Sing(void); Join date: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,973	10-30-2007 05:12 it does bring up a point about groups though.... IMO groups should set MEMBERS_ARE_VISIBLE to FALSE /rant fyi you can drop inventory on them too, if you don't get a "user offline window" well.... you get the idea _____________________ \| \| . "Cat-Like Typing Detected" \| . This post may contain errors in logic, spelling, and \| . grammar known to the SL populace to cause confusion \| \| - Please Use PHP tags when posting scripts/code, Thanks. \| - Can't See PHP or URL Tags Correctly? Check Out This Link... \| -
Silje Russell lsl geek Join date: 2 Oct 2005 Posts: 63	10-30-2007 07:59 i can see you consern Linnrenate Crosby. But the LNAME KEY you refering to is easy to optain from other places LNAME KEY = UUID of the person. you can find that on sites like w-hat.com and many others. I my self made a script that i cud simpel check if a friend was online or not using w-hat's service by geting uuid of a avetar. i wont say i doing anyting wrong with that.. But if sombody using you uuid to mesure how mutch you are online widout you premision. I wud say they breaking few laws and trust as a service deliver.. Forgot As for turning it off or hide from it you cant. And i hope LL dont insert any function to hide from it cus it wud probly break more usefull items then bad tings.. _____________________ Yes i know i got typos.. I got writing and reading problems. but i am still a humen!!

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