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Author: | Wiccaan [ Sat May 13, 2017 7:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Data Collection Poll |
Hello everyone, I wanted to start a poll regarding the potential implementation of some data collection to better determine the future of the applications I make for FFXI and other games moving forward. In order for me to get a better idea of what types of systems my main audience is using, I would need to collect some information about your system(s). I want to be very clear and upfront about this, and I do not want anyone to ever assume or think that I am doing something like this for any type of malicious intent or purpose. So I want to get your feedback first before I do anything like this. For my applications, I would like to start collecting data such as:
.NET Framework Versions
C++ Redist. Versions
Application Version
Exception Information
Exception data may contain things such as local system usernames, file/folder paths, etc. In order to track this information in a manner that is not being spammed, I would need to use some unique identification on your system. This would help determine which information has already been logged/submitted and which information is new. It can also help determine and provide information based on how often users keep their systems updated with the above collected information. For this, I would resort to using everyone's machine GUID. This is a "unique" id that is generated when you install Windows. This does not allow me to determine who is who and if the information that is collected is leaked online, there is no personal data that would be associated with it. This helps keep user privacy at a max while still collecting vital information for the future of my applications. This would also be something that I would allow users to opt-out of. I do not want anyone to feel like I am spying on them or demanding information from them so there will be the option to opt out of this feature in any of the applications I have it included in. Would this be something you are ok with? Have any opinions or suggestions? Feel free to discuss it here. Wiccaan EliteMMO Network Administration |
Author: | zaxtiss [ Tue May 16, 2017 11:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Data Collection Poll |
i don't mind it but not sure how it would be done would it an app you give out to those that agree to do it? or something else? |
Author: | Wiccaan [ Tue May 16, 2017 11:51 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Data Collection Poll |
zaxtiss wrote: i don't mind it but not sure how it would be done would it an app you give out to those that agree to do it? or something else? In any app I add it to, I would have a popup the first time its launched as the newer version that would state that the new app can now help collect anonymous data to better determine the information above. The popup would have an option to opt-out if the user did not want to help with the data collection. Future updates of the program may reask the question as well but the option to opt-out would always be there anytime the user did not want to send data. I do not want to do something that people do not want done or disagree with, so I would be sure that the option to opt-out would be easily found, easily understandable, and not hidden to try to be sneaky with anything. Wiccaan EliteMMO Network Administration |
Author: | zaxtiss [ Wed May 17, 2017 1:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Data Collection Poll |
oh ok sounds cool to me if it helps its good! |
Author: | SvenBent [ Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:30 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Data Collection Poll |
Do not like. |
Author: | Wiccaan [ Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Data Collection Poll |
This was never implemented as of yet. I will be fully transparent about any changes that come with this stuff in mind. Nothing, as stated in the post above, will be collected that is of any use for identifying users. Just basic info outlined in the post. The change will also come with the option to opt. out of any collections if/when it happens. Wiccaan EliteMMO Network Administration |
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