Re:InfluxDB 1.1: 60% performance increase and new query func...
by heroprotagonist on Saturday December 03, 2016 @09:59AM
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Whenever I see 'valid work email address' on a form I assume I'm going to get harassed by sales people.
Re:InfluxDB 1.1: 60% performance increase and new query func...
by captncraig on Saturday December 03, 2016 @10:05AM
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Definitely what influx does. I feel like I get an email from them at least every week.
Re:InfluxDB 1.1: 60% performance increase and new query func...
by daenney on Saturday December 03, 2016 @09:48AM
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I have no issue with them collecting basic stats. I'm contributing to the statistics Homebrew collects and when Django gets their statistics I will keep them enabled or opt-in.
However, I should be allowed to opt out. I also don't consider my (work) email address to be meaningful data they can use to improve the quality of their software or gain an understanding of how it's being used. At best I can see them deduping download counts through it which can be done in other ways.
Re:InfluxDB 1.1: 60% performance increase and new query func...
by OldSchoolJohnny on Saturday December 03, 2016 @10:59AM
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"Don't you think it is reasonable for a FOSS project/company to collect basic stats on their audience?"
No. That is not free, that is paying for it with your privacy.
I'm all for protecting privacy, but, Don't you think it is reasonable for a FOSS project/company to collect basic stats on their audience? They aren't even forcing you to give up your identity. Just an email address, which could be something that don't particularly identify you, while they get unique user stats. You could obviously mark them as Spam, if they do end up spamming you..