Glassdoor, the website that allows workers to anonymously complain about
their workplaces without fear of retribution, is reportedly revealing
staffers� real names in their profiles � prompting a viral backlash over
fears that their identities could be exposed.

The shift began last July when the site added social features integrated
from Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions that Glassdoor�s parent
company, Recruit, acquired in 2021.

Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
full name, job title and employer � a departure from its previous practice
of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.

https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/business/glassdoor-users-urged-to-flee-site-
after-real-names-added/

On Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:07:02 +0100 (CET), Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote:
>Glassdoor, the website that allows workers to anonymously complain about
>their workplaces without fear of retribution, is reportedly revealing
>staffers' real names in their profiles -- prompting a viral backlash over
>fears that their identities could be exposed.
>The shift began last July when the site added social features integrated
>from Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions that Glassdoor's parent
>company, Recruit, acquired in 2021.
>Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>full name, job title and employer -- a departure from its previous practice
>of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/business/glassdoor-users-urged-to-flee-site-
>after-real-names-added/

so much for "anonymously" ... careful use of tor browser w/bridges might
be useful in other cases, notably the "captcha" described below actually
worked using only current tor browser to obtain a webtunnel bridge line...

(using Tor Browser 13.0.12)
https://blog.torproject.org/introducing-webtunnel-evading-censorship-by-hiding-in-plain-sight/
>Hiding in plain sight: Introducing WebTunnel
>by shelikhoo, ggus | March 12, 2024
>Today, March 12th, on the World Day Against Cyber Censorship, the Tor Project's
>Anti-Censorship Team is excited to officially announce the release of WebTunnel,
>a new type of Tor bridge designed to assist users in heavily censored regions
>to connect to the Tor network. Available now in the stable version of Tor
>Browser, WebTunnel joined our collection of censorship circumvention tech
>developed and maintained by The Tor Project.
>The development of different types of bridges are crucial for making Tor more
>resilient against censorship and stay ahead of adversaries in the highly dynamic
>and ever-changing censorship landscape. This is especially true as we're going
>through the 2024 global election megacycle, the role of censorship circumvention
>tech becomes crucial in defending Internet Freedom.
>If you've ever considered becoming a Tor bridge operator to help others connect
>to Tor, now is an excellent time to get started! You can find the requirements
>and instructions for running a WebTunnel bridge in the Tor Community portal.
>What is WebTunnel and how does it work?
>WebTunnel is a censorship-resistant pluggable transport designed to mimic
>encrypted web traffic (HTTPS) inspired by HTTPT. It works by wrapping the
>payload connection into a WebSocket-like HTTPS connection, appearing to network
>observers as an ordinary HTTPS (WebSocket) connection. So, for an onlooker
>without the knowledge of the hidden path, it just looks like a regular HTTP
>connection to a webpage server giving the impression that the user is simply
>browsing the web.
>In fact, WebTunnel is so similar to ordinary web traffic that it can coexist
>with a website on the same network endpoint, meaning the same domain, IP
>address, and port. This coexistence allows a standard traffic reverse proxy to
>forward both ordinary web traffic and WebTunnel to their respective application
>servers. As a result, when someone attempts to visit the website at the shared
>network address, they will simply perceive the content of that website address
>and won't notice the existence of a secret bridge (WebTunnel).
>Comparing WebTunnel to obfs4 bridges
>WebTunnel can be used as an alternative to obfs4 for most Tor Browser users.
>While obfs4 and other fully encrypted traffic aim to be entirely distinct and
>unrecognizable, WebTunnel's approach to mimicking known and typical web traffic
>makes it more effective in scenarios where there is a protocol allow list and a
>deny-by-default network environment.
>Consider a network traffic censorship mechanism as a coin sorting machine, with
>coins representing the flowing traffic. Traditionally, such a machine checks if
>the coin fits a known shape and allows it to pass if it does or discards it if
>it does not. In the case of fully encrypted, unknown traffic, as demonstrated in
>the published research How the Great Firewall of China Detects and Blocks Fully
>Encrypted Traffic, which doesn't conform to any specific shape, it would be
>subject to censorship. In our coin analogy, not only must the coin not fit the
>shape of any known blocked protocol, it also needs to fit a recognized allowed
>shape--otherwise, it would be dropped. Obfs4 traffic, being neither a match for
>any known allowed protocol nor a text protocol, would be rejected. In contrast,
>WebTunnel traffic resembling HTTPS traffic, a permitted protocol, will pass.
>If you want to learn more about bridges, different designs and how they work,
>check out our video series.
>How to use a WebTunnel Bridge?
>Step 1 - Getting a WebTunnel bridge
>At the moment, WebTunnel bridges are only distributed via the Tor Project
>bridges website. We plan to include more distributor methods like Telegram and
>moat.
> 1. Using your regular web browser, visit the website:
> https://bridges.torproject.org/options
> 2. In "Advanced Options", select "webtunnel" from the dropdown menu, and click
> on "Get Bridges".
> 3. Solve the captcha.
> 4. Copy the bridge line.
>Step 2 - Download and install Tor Browser for Desktop
>Note: WebTunnel bridges will not work on old versions of Tor Browser (12.5.x).
> 1. Download and install the latest version of Tor Browser for Desktop.
> 2. Open Tor Browser and go to the Connection preferences window (or click on
> "Configure Connection").
> 3. Click on "Add a Bridge Manually" and add the bridge lines provided on Step 1.
> 4. Close the bridge dialog and click on "Connect."
> 5. Note any issues or unexpected behavior while using WebTunnel.
>Or Download and install Tor Browser for Android
> 1. Download and install the latest version of Tor Browser for Android.
> 2. Run Tor Browser and choose the option to configure a bridge.
> 3. Select "Provide a Bridge I know" and enter the provided bridge addresses.
> 4. Tap "OK" and, if everything works well, it will connect.
>Step 3 - Share feedback with us
>Your feedback is crucial to help us identify any issues and ensuring the
>reliability of WebTunnel bridges. For users living in censored regions, we would
>love to hear how this new bridge's performance compares to other circumvention
>methods such as obfs4 and Snowflake.
>Thank you to all the volunteers who have contributed to making WebTunnel possible
>The more tools we have at our disposal, the better we will be able to target our
>response, keeping censors at bay and enabling millions of users to access the
>free and open internet. We first announced this new bridge type in October 2023
>with a call for testers asking Tor users for whom it was safe to use WebTunnel
>to provide feedback. So many of you sprung into action and we received a lot of
>feedback, both public and private, that allowed us to make numerous stability
>improvements to WebTunnel.
>Right now, there are 60 WebTunnel bridges hosted all over the world, and more
>than 700 daily active users using WebTunnel on different platforms. However,
>while WebTunnel works in regions like China and Russia, it does not currently
>work in some regions in Iran.
>Our goal is to ensure that Tor works for everyone. Amid geopolitical conflicts
>that put millions of people at risk, the internet has become crucial for us to
>communicate, to witness and share what is happening around the world, to
>organize, to defend human rights, and to build solidarity. That is why our
>community's volunteer contributions are vital. Remember, there are many ways
>to get engaged: You can run more bridges, Snowflake proxies and relays to
>continue our fight against censorship and for free and open access to the
>unrestricted internet.
[end quote]

On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
>
> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.

Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
(I've never posted on Glassdoor, however).

--
“Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent.”
- John Maynard Keynes.

Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote in
news:2371bfbeaf1f53dc1ed039253a9fc8de@dizum.com:

> Glassdoor, the website that allows workers to anonymously complain
> about their workplaces without fear of retribution, is reportedly
> revealing staffers� real names in their profiles � prompting a viral
> backlash over fears that their identities could be exposed.
>
> The shift began last July when the site added social features
> integrated from Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions that
> Glassdoor�s parent company, Recruit, acquired in 2021.
>
> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal
> their full name, job title and employer � a departure from its
> previous practice of just requiring email addresses but no names,
> according to Wired.
>
> https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/business/glassdoor-users-urged-to-flee-si
> te- after-real-names-added/

Obviously they want to sell revenge information to corporations.

On Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:00:57 -0400, Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com>
wrote:

> On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
> >
> > Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
> > full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous
> > practice
> > of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>
> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ... (I've
> never posted on Glassdoor, however).

Same here. Once you hand-over your personal information, you lose control of
it, and you *never* get it back. Privacy policies aren't worth the paper
they're (not) written on.

Stainless Steel Rat

In alt.comp.os.windows-10, on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:00:57 -0400, Alan
Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:

>On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
>>
>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.

Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>
>Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...

Me too.

>(I've never posted on Glassdoor, however).

Me neither. I'm hoping to get a job someday.

On Sun 14 Apr 2024 7:18 pm, micky wrote:
> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
> full name, job title and employer —
and then pull down their pants, bend over, and spread their cheeks. And
the majority morons comply gladly. Attention citizens: It is safe and
effective!

>>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>
> Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
> health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>>
>> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...

If Glassdoor is asking for a full name and employer name during
registration (for NEW accounts), why would there be a lawsuit if it's
revealed? How could it be "without permission" if the registrant gave
them the info?

In comp.mobile.android, on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:19:14 -0500, kelown
<kelown@privacy.invalid> wrote:

>
>>>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>>>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>>>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>>
>> Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
>> health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>>>
>>> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
>
>If Glassdoor is asking for a full name and employer name during
>registration (for NEW accounts), why would there be a lawsuit if it's
>revealed? How could it be "without permission" if the registrant gave
>them the info?

Seriously? If the webpage said, "This info is only for our own records
and will not be revealed"*, then when the webpage says that and the user
signs up, a unilateral contract is created and the owners and staff of
the webpage have to live by what they said on the webpage.

**Often it will include, "except in response to a valid subpoena".

In comp.mobile.android, on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:18:06 -0400, micky
<NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> wrote:

>In comp.mobile.android, on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:19:14 -0500, kelown
><kelown@privacy.invalid> wrote:
>
>>
>>>>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>>>>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>>>>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>>>
>>> Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
>>> health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>>>>
>>>> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
>>
>>If Glassdoor is asking for a full name and employer name during
>>registration (for NEW accounts), why would there be a lawsuit if it's
>>revealed? How could it be "without permission" if the registrant gave
>>them the info?
>
>Seriously? If the webpage said, "This info is only for our own records
>and will not be revealed"*, then when the webpage says that and the user
>signs up, a unilateral contract is created and the owners and staff of
>the webpage have to live by what they said on the webpage.
>
>**Often it will include, "except in response to a valid subpoena".

I was looking at the Freedom Boat Club, and this what it says its
privacy policy includes:

Exceptions: HOWEVER, Brunswick may also share information with other
third parties for the following purposes ONLY:

To comply with applicable law or legal process (including to law
enforcement authorities or other governmental officials)
When necessary to protect the vital interests of a person (including
to prevent physical harm, financial loss, and compliance with an
investigation of legal/ethical activity)
To enforce Brunswick policy and prevent fraud
To protect our property, services, and legal rights
In connection with a corporate merger, consolidation, restructuring,
sale, or other corporate change
https://www.brunswick.com/privacy-policy

This is pretty vague, and many other privacy policies are stronger than
this, but even this doesn't say they will release names because they've
changed their mind. Still, "to enforce Brunswick policy" is really
vague and non-comittal.

And previously it said "BRUNSWICK DOES NOT SELL PERSONAL INFORMATION". I
think that too is vague, ambiguous, or downright non-committal, because
it doesn't say they will never sell it.

I should go check out what glassdoor has promised. Or you could.

On 3/21/2024 5:00 PM, Alan Browne wrote:
> On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
>>
>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous
>> practice
>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>
> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
> (I've never posted on Glassdoor, however).
>

Hate your job, no current other prospects, addicted to paycheck.

On 3/30/2024 6:50 AM, Stainless Steel Rat wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:00:57 -0400, Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com>
> wrote:
>
>> On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
>>>
>>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous
>>> practice
>>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>>
>> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ... (I've
>> never posted on Glassdoor, however).
>
> Same here. Once you hand-over your personal information, you lose control of
> it, and you *never* get it back. Privacy policies aren't worth the paper
> they're (not) written on.
>
> Stainless Steel Rat

Exactly. A lot of chicks found that out when they sent pics that turned
up on the Internet later. Glassdoor no different.

On 3/21/2024 9:26 PM, anon wrote:
> Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote in
> news:2371bfbeaf1f53dc1ed039253a9fc8de@dizum.com:
>
>> Glassdoor, the website that allows workers to anonymously complain
>> about their workplaces without fear of retribution, is reportedly
>> revealing staffers’ real names in their profiles — prompting a viral
>> backlash over fears that their identities could be exposed.
>>
>> The shift began last July when the site added social features
>> integrated from Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions that
>> Glassdoor’s parent company, Recruit, acquired in 2021.
>>
>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal
>> their full name, job title and employer — a departure from its
>> previous practice of just requiring email addresses but no names,
>> according to Wired.
>>
>> https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/business/glassdoor-users-urged-to-flee-si
>> te- after-real-names-added/
>
> Obviously they want to sell revenge information to corporations.

Kiss your career goodbye.