[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #14682: Privacy leakage: gravatars leak identity information

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#14682: Privacy leakage: gravatars leak identity information
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 Reporter:  jmdh          |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Comments      |     Version:  3.0.1
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  close         |
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Comment (by andreasnrb):

 Replying to [comment:28 ronalfy]:
 > I personally think this is plugin territory.  Just create a checkbox in
 the comment form where a user can "opt-out" of using Gravatar.  Save as
 comment meta, then if the meta is set, just show the default avatar.
 >
 > If you don't want your Gravatar shown on sites, then don't use it, or
 use a fake e-mail address.  I don't see the point of this discussion.
 And how will people know about the issue and be informed about the plugin?
 Saying plugin territory just shows a total lack of understanding of the
 main issue. That the issue is not disclosed. Not to mention possible legal
 ramifications in various countries by including this feature and having it
 enabled by default.
 If you dont know about the issue how the heck can you opt out of it or
 inform your users? Answer that question and the discussion indeed looses
 its point. Assuming people do just shows a total disconnect from most
 users. This unfortunately seems to be the case for most WP devs giving
 their view on this matter.

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