[mike-cardwell]

I'm not sure why you'd need the users permission to view what they're doing on your site in real time? I don't feel like I need to gain permission before I tail my access log when people are viewing my website? How is this any different?

[MisterWebz]

So you're telling you wouldn't mind someone watching every single mouse click and every word you type on a website without your consent?

[mike-cardwell]

The "someone" is the person running the website. So no, of course I don't mind. What is the danger?

I already leave a log of my IP address, the web browser I'm using, the links I click, the time/date of my visit and any data that I submit through forms. If they want to monitor my mouse position as well, then fine.

[MisterWebz]

You're talking about small websites. I'm talking about websites with a lot of traffic and a lot of employees. You think only one person will be using that function? Not to mention the potential abuse by employees whose job is to monitor real-time user activity.

[mike-cardwell]

"You're talking about small websites."

No. I'm not. I don't get where you think the danger lies?

[MisterWebz]

No wonder we're headed to a future with less privacy.

[mike-cardwell]

I'm all for securing your privacy. I'm just not one of those people who thinks my privacy is being invaded if somebody looks at me when I'm walking down the street.