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Re: Changes to Brickshelf?
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 20:20:32 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Leonard Hoffman wrote:
I've noticed some changes at BrickShelf recently - namely how searches are done.

Specifically, the 'search by lastname' function has been replaced by 'search by
username.'


First and last names are not collected or displayed due to privacy concerns.
Also, in the unlikely event that someone under 13 uses the site we want
t o comply with US privacy laws.  There is nothing to stop a use from uploading
a text file with their personal information or including their real name in a
folder description for easier searching.  There is also nothing to stop someone
form including elements of their real name in their username.

KL



Message has 3 Replies:
  Re: Changes to Brickshelf?
 
(...) All good and reasonable. But you didn't answer the (implied) question... Is this a change or are many of us misremembering? I *seem* to remember being able to put "pien" into the entry field displayed when you clicked on "search members" from (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Changes to Brickshelf?
 
(...) What privacy concerns? I've got nothing to hide. Quite the contrary in fact. I want people to see my name next to my mocs. (...) There's nothing stopping people who are concerned about privacy from using a pseudonym either. This seems to be a (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
  Re: Changes to Brickshelf?
 
(...) The Brickshelf.com Privacy Policy URL: (URL) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)

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  Changes to Brickshelf?
 
I've noticed some changes at BrickShelf recently - namely how searches are done. Specifically, the 'search by lastname' function has been replaced by 'search by username.' Why does this bother me? Well, because I know people by their NAMES not their (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.general) ! 

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