RE: Firefox's 'Do-not-track' feature

Discussion in 'Software' started by Senex, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. Senex

    Senex Private E-2

    This (so-called) feature is a joke...what's the real deal on actually putting a stop to websites tracking me?
     
    Senex, Dec 22, 2011
    #1
  2. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Stop accepting cookies.
     
    Major Attitude, Dec 22, 2011
    #2
  3. Senex

    Senex Private E-2

    Okay, beyond the Firefox add-ons/plug-ins, what's next? In other words, how do I take the silly 'Do-not-track' and make it mandatory, instead of voluntary!
     
    Senex, Dec 23, 2011
    #3
  4. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    I'm sorry, I don't get what you want to do here. Cookies are typically harmless and Firefox should be ashamed for making it an issue when its taken years to explain the simple purpose of them.

    Under Privacy, history you can "use custom setting for history and cookie settings.
     
    Major Attitude, Dec 23, 2011
    #4
  5. Senex

    Senex Private E-2

    I wish to eliminate websites ability to disregard 'do-not-track':
    http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...efox_donottrack_feature_has_a_fatal_flaw.html
    The custom settings does not do this...as I understand it, settings only limit tracking...the joke 'do-not-track' feature is supposed to take over from where the settings and various plug-ins/add-ons leave off, but since this is entirely voluntary, its like giving the fox your key to the hen house!
     
    Senex, Dec 27, 2011
    #5
  6. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    If this proves too extreme, decline only third party cookies and stick only to sites you trust.
     
    Just Playin, Dec 28, 2011
    #6
  7. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    The only way you can "eliminate websites ability to disregard 'do-not-track'" is avoid those unethical web sites, provided you can figure which ones.

    Ever consider using a portable browser on a USB stick? Everything stays on the stick and not your computer. A bit extreme but have a few sticks and wipe and reload every few surfing sessions and the tracks are gone.
     
    plodr, Dec 28, 2011
    #7

MajorGeeks.Com Menu

Downloads All In One Tweaks \ Android \ Anti-Malware \ Anti-Virus \ Appearance \ Backup \ Browsers \ CD\DVD\Blu-Ray \ Covert Ops \ Drive Utilities \ Drivers \ Graphics \ Internet Tools \ Multimedia \ Networking \ Office Tools \ PC Games \ System Tools \ Mac/Apple/Ipad Downloads

Other News: Top Downloads \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics)

Social: Facebook \ YouTube \ Twitter \ Tumblr \ Pintrest \ RSS Feeds