MyGaming reader demographics

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15-06-2011, 03:02 PM
James

MyGaming reader demographics

MyGaming reader demographics

The latest MyGaming statistics reveal the habits of MyGaming regulars
15-06-2011, 03:08 PM
Xero

lol, the term Digital Warrior is such a *BS* description, probably something some marketer thought would sound cool and be repeated by the masses of people online.
15-06-2011, 03:15 PM
Crzwaco

Tickets to sports and shows also travel tickets wth?
15-06-2011, 03:15 PM
Tsar

I am not a number I am a man:P
15-06-2011, 04:17 PM
Lycanthrope

One teeny, tiny statistic that effectivemeasure.net doesn't take into account is how many people use NoScript to block the **** outta that spamola.
15-06-2011, 04:24 PM
Duke Dude

Holy shit, do they know what I drink while reading the forum as well :eek:?!
15-06-2011, 04:38 PM
wheunis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke Dude

Holy shit, do they know what I drink while reading the forum as well :eek:?!

If you've ever bought it online, then yes.
15-06-2011, 04:42 PM
OGBuzz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xero

lol, the term Digital Warrior is such a *BS* description, probably something some marketer thought would sound cool and be repeated by the masses of people online.

Xero im just under that bracket and your in it?

come on man, embrace the digital warrior!!!
15-06-2011, 04:44 PM
Murph

Ok, who bought the boat ticket?
15-06-2011, 04:50 PM
James

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycanthrope

One teeny, tiny statistic that effectivemeasure.net doesn't take into account is how many people use NoScript to block the **** outta that spamola.

Those people simply don't form part of the survey sample. It's not 100% accurate due to factors such as people blocking cookies, scripts, and simply not participating in the survey, but it's the most accurate thing we have to draw up stats at this time.
15-06-2011, 04:52 PM
OGBuzz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murph

Ok, who bought the boat ticket?

RavenGold the pirate

he plans on commendering the ship

true story
15-06-2011, 04:53 PM
Weasley

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke Dude

Holy shit, do they know what I drink while reading the forum as well :eek:?!

LOL i was also thinking how the hell do they know this?
15-06-2011, 04:59 PM
Murph

Quote:

Originally Posted by ogbuzz

RavenGold the pirate

he plans on commendering the ship

true story

I'm not surprised by that. Although I admit, I thoughthe bought the flowers.
15-06-2011, 05:25 PM
Lycanthrope

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Those people simply don't form part of the survey sample. It's not 100% accurate due to factors such as people blocking cookies, scripts, and simply not participating in the survey, but it's the most accurate thing we have to draw up stats at this time.

I know; I'm not arguing the figures, just surprised (well, not really) that there are so many people who allow trackers in their cookies.

Evil trackers! Ptooey!
15-06-2011, 05:27 PM
psychogenik

Ghostery ftw!
15-06-2011, 05:29 PM
wheunis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycanthrope

I know; I'm not arguing the figures, just surprised (well, not really) that there are so many people who allow trackers in their cookies.

Evil trackers! Ptooey!

Even more surprising how many sites pose as ligit sites whilst continuing to propagate the evil that is tracker cookies...
15-06-2011, 05:33 PM
Lycanthrope

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheunis

Even more surprising how many sites pose as ligit sites whilst continuing to propagate the evil that is tracker cookies...

Also very true. If I don't recognise it, I don't allow it :p
15-06-2011, 05:39 PM
wheunis

FYI... in SA it is strictly speaking (by some twists and turns in interpretation of the privacy laws and by-laws) to track my activities without my written consent...
Further FYI: Written consent by means of an "I accept" check-box and or button does not qualify as written consent...
16-06-2011, 02:22 AM
Jared

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheunis

FYI... in SA it is strictly speaking (by some twists and turns in interpretation of the privacy laws and by-laws) to track my activities without my written consent...
Further FYI: Written consent by means of an "I accept" check-box and or button does not qualify as written consent...

Yes but for this survey you had a choice to decline. So I presume by taking the survey it's a form of agreement or should there actually be an checkbox that asks whether they can use your info?
16-06-2011, 02:34 AM
wheunis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared

Yes but for this survey you had a choice to decline. So I presume by taking the survey it's a form of agreement or should there actually be an checkbox that asks whether they can use your info?

Strictly speaking - and please do note that this is only throwing blank cards around a play-table -
Not only does there need to be a indication of "yeah you can use this" or "buggeroff i was bored, you can't use this", there ALSO NEEDS TO BE an actual signature.
Some actual examples in South African case history does exist where the main claim rested on "but he agreed" or "we have a contract that stemmed from his (proven and traced) IP at that time".
Judge threw it out like 5-week-old bread. There is no manner in which to possitively identify the agreeing party as the person in question, as you have no evidence whatsoever that he was even using that device/terminal at that point in time. Even less so can you hypothetically prove he was even on the continent to begin with.

No actual signature and proof of that specific person's accountability to said agreement can thus be established. Thus: In this country there is no legal precedent for "digital permission" being granted.

So the short answer: Unless you have my actual hand-written signature to prove I gave consent, there is no legality to it whatsoever.
The slightly longer version that includes when and where it is acceptable, Example: within a secure company network where credibility and authenticity can be proven. Things like workstations with acceptable username/password based or better security. Time-logging of users using which station. Etc.

Also, tracking cookies don't ask your permission on certain browsers. Or if you don't have certain security software and/or plugins etc installed.
Basically, that would mean they're tracking your activity whether you know about it or not. Much less so asked your permission to do so.
In summary: They hacked you.
16-06-2011, 03:01 AM
Jared

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheunis

Strictly speaking - and please do note that this is only throwing blank cards around a play-table -
Not only does there need to be a indication of "yeah you can use this" or "buggeroff i was bored, you can't use this", there ALSO NEEDS TO BE an actual signature.
Some actual examples in South African case history does exist where the main claim rested on "but he agreed" or "we have a contract that stemmed from his (proven and traced) IP at that time".
Judge threw it out like 5-week-old bread. There is no manner in which to possitively identify the agreeing party as the person in question, as you have no evidence whatsoever that he was even using that device/terminal at that point in time. Even less so can you hypothetically prove he was even on the continent to begin with.

No actual signature and proof of that specific person's accountability to said agreement can thus be established. Thus: In this country there is no legal precedent for "digital permission" being granted.

So the short answer: Unless you have my actual hand-written signature to prove I gave consent, there is no legality to it whatsoever.
The slightly longer version that includes when and where it is acceptable, Example: within a secure company network where credibility and authenticity can be proven. Things like workstations with acceptable username/password based or better security. Time-logging of users using which station. Etc.

Also, tracking cookies don't ask your permission on certain browsers. Or if you don't have certain security software and/or plugins etc installed.
Basically, that would mean they're tracking your activity whether you know about it or not. Much less so asked your permission to do so.
In summary: They hacked you.

Interesting indeed! Sure this should start a debate.