- Spike (crewellye -PIT β)
I look at the Top down approach
We know the existence of information scraping on both sides the tools exist. But exposing a player or small group does little for the effort. Exposing a Network on either side that is actively exploiting or promoting the tools for their own game. Is the dynamic changer. I is difficult to see the fallout from this. Much can be speculated but the dynamics of players and interaction of players will change.
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β)
Yes but when there is no game point for one to hold onto a guardian the dynamic changes. LESS of us will try to obtain it and there for less reason to try to stalk. I've earned my 147day guardian badge over 4 times in fine with that.
there would be nothing for the hunters take away from candidates .
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β) This seem like a anxious room currently, many emotions form discovery and information provided. That is fine. We are all troubled and want to do the right thing and not knee jerk to a snap action. So options will fly and we all will be sorting data and soul searching. In the end think Zen. Everyone take a slow deep breath... we will all think clearer.
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β) My only suggestion in the polish as I am currently nearly if not completely asleep.. is the language need a to be simple non geek if we want impact on the community at large, remember many non connected players my not understand scrapping and other terms contained therein, I know myself had I not become connected with a group I would not have a clue about POC and the implications. Short explanations should be included. Especially for location data or heat maps. Excuse my rambling but the backlash connection that kind of Data available if the same was extracted for Pogo the implications of kids safety goes far.
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β)
Let's not get hung up on just proving it is scraper data. It looks like it is and regardless of the source it is being provided from an Unsanctioned tool that as I read it is a ToS violation in itself.
I don't think we need "undisputable" proof As there will always be Naysayers, conspiracy theories, And those that look at it being an undefined Gray area.
There is enough here to make anybody reading it say what the fuck.
II am likely the newest player to the game among all of you. I haven't been around long enough for even one anniversary badge.
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β)
Nor am I tied in and up to the curve like the rest of you. But this pissed me off just as much.
And I'm trying to look at this from outside the beltway. It doesn't matter the level of proof if confidence is high the average rank and file player will care. It will change the dynamic as it spreads Niantic will have to acknowledge this and adjust for it, the level of official action is uncertain but it can't be ignored.
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β) I recognized names on the list but unlike you I do not personally know them. Just as I have never been asked to join a ENL GH group (and I would not unless it was to turn states evidence) I know there are RES out there that are of the same as myself. Blue does not equal bad. Heat will come from both sides, this is not just an old establishment issue.
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β)
Understand your point well and I had considered that, the point i wanted to impart was we keep drilling on proof of scraping, I think the point should be on that a type of tool is being used for DATABASE And DISTRIBUTION information that by their own privacy statement implies should be protected. That is a dynamic that drive this and needs changed.
I think we all realize or believe the will be no large mass banning of accounts over this. But it brings to light the argument that element of the game (guardian) has been exploited into its own game, damaging relations within the game itself xfac and I am sure within faction. .
- Spike (crewellye -PIT β)
I am impressed with some responses I've seen from both sides, we all knew that there would be, those standing behind the actions withj "justified" Convoluted reasons and those claiming Conspiracy theory it is fake data etc. What I was hoping for and saw was agents on BOTH sides Calling the operation and outrage and demanding Niantic do something .
This fire is just starting to burn
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- Spike (crewellye -PIT β) Folks I gotta Run I have a Scout Troop to Take camping for the Weekend I am likely oos till sunday. I got greater Toronto group buzzing with the money trail. Wish I could push some more today but I have realwold 2 dozen obligations that will be highly disapointed if everything is not wrapped up before we leave. see you by monday morning.