[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16778: wordpress is leaking user/blog information during wp_version_check()

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#16778: wordpress is leaking user/blog information during wp_version_check()
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 Reporter:  investici       |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement     |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:
Component:  Administration  |     Version:
 Severity:  minor           |  Resolution:  invalid
 Keywords:  has-patch       |     Focuses:
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Comment (by mbootsman):

 Totally agree with @DvanKooten. Awareness is key here.
 The majority of users doesn't know this, and they should. Best solution
 IMHO is an opt-in setting in the General settings to share this data with
 wordpress.org.

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