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by martinpeck 726 days ago
I really dislike this. Sure...it's fun, but where did I "sign up" to allow others to see where my mouse pointer is? How do I disable it? What else, from my machine, is being captured and broadcast?
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> …what else?

Unless you’ve selectively disabled features, then everything you do and every metric your browser captures.

Did you make the window full screen? Tattled.

Did you change default font or size? Tattled.

Did you visit any site with tracking beacons? Tattled.

Do you use a laptop or phone? Then sensor data and eye tracking are on the table for tattling.

Does your machine have WiFi on? Did you expressly turn off device discovery for connected networks? No? Tattled.

The only way to remain private is not to have family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors.

The weakest security links are those not under your control.