From: poy <po...@12...> - 2018-11-25 22:49:16
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hi, the DC++ website <http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/> includes Google Analytics tracking in most of its pages. the obvious plus side is we get to gather stats about people interested in DC++, though we seldom (if ever?) actually use them in any meaningful way. the negative side: our users feel unwelcome. they simply want to know about DC++ yet they are forced to participate into data collection by a company whose main revenue comes from that data. in the spirit of championing freedom, I would like our website to stop exploiting its users by removing Google Analytics tracking. I know this sounds like I have drunk too much RMS-kool-aid but I am simply echoing what I have been hearing more & more lately in free software (or simply just developer) conventions. curious to know what you guys think about this. poy |