November 17th, 2010

AIM privacy fail

  • Nov. 17th, 2010 at 7:31 PM
teyla: Seven in a corner shop, hugging groceries and pouting. ([dw] seventh doctor)
I noticed this a few weeks ago, but have not posted about it until now . . . because I didn't think about it? Sorry. :| Anyway, AIM is being faily.

The latest mandatory AIM update included the option for users to add their full name to their screen name. If AIM already had your full name, they will have opted you in on this wonderful option, which means that your full name will have been appearing on people's AIM contact lists.

I don't think there's anyone on my contact list whose real name I was able to see, or I would have IMed you. So don't worry too much, if you're on my list. <3

To opt out of this option, go here, uncheck the box that says "Allow people to see my full name and find me in search results", delete everything in the first name/last name fields [ETA: This is important; apparently, if the fields aren't blank, it won't let you submit.], and hit submit. Changes will take up to 72 hours to come into effect.

Uh, yes. Spread the word?

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