aSicapplication specific Premium Member join:2001-05-17 Wakulla, FL |
aSic
Premium Member
2015-Apr-1 8:58 am
What has changed?Following the "opt out" link in the article, it takes me to the advertising section of My Verizon. I see no new options. Nothing has changed in the last 12 months. I'm still opted out of everything.
I was expecting a new block in the list with a yes/no radio button. Seeing nothing changed, either the source of article is dated by a year, or Verizon recently changed that FAQ page but not the actual opt out page yet. | |
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| Mr FelINTJ - The Architect Premium Member join:2008-03-17 Louisville, KY
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Mr Fel
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2015-Apr-1 9:05 am
Re: What has changed?Maybe it's an april fool's joke. | |
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The opt out systems still look the same, but you'll be opted out of both the ads and the header injection (according to Verizon). I suppose you can try the support number as well and let us know how it goes? | |
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| IowaCowboyLost in the Supermarket Premium Member join:2010-10-16 Springfield, MA |
to aSic
Same for me too, and I disabled enrollment in Verizon Selects. | |
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| chuch join:2001-04-11 Tampa, FL |
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The link worked for me after I logged in. Was able to opt-out of everything. | |
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said by aSic:...I'm still opted out of everything. Keep thinking that. Your LBS (location based service) information is sold wholesale to anyone and everyone that can pay. Don't worry it's barely anonymized and the only way to opt out is to shut off your phone. | |
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| | dfxmatt join:2007-08-21 Crystal Lake, IL |
Re: What has changed?Not true. Run a VPN on your phone such as through hostvpn.com . Solved. | |
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What about people using a VZW MVNO?We still get said supercookie... and we want out too. | |
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| Zach Premium Member join:2006-11-26 Llano, CA |
Zach
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2015-Apr-1 9:51 am
Re: What about people using a VZW MVNO?NM. Misread your post. | |
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anon
Anon
2015-Apr-1 9:34 am
Illegal?"users were unable to opt out of having their traffic modified and the header inserted."
Regardless of whether users could or could not opt out of this, isn't this illegal? | |
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smk11
Member
2015-Apr-1 9:54 am
Re: Illegal?said by anon :"users were unable to opt out of having their traffic modified and the header inserted."
Regardless of whether users could or could not opt out of this, isn't this illegal? Look up how your LBS information is sold. | |
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Boricua Premium Member join:2002-01-26 Sacramuerto |
Boricua
Premium Member
2015-Apr-1 10:16 am
Learning curveWhen will these companies ever learn not to frack with our privacy? | |
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| dib22 join:2002-01-27 Kansas City, MO |
dib22
Member
2015-Apr-1 10:29 am
Re: Learning curvesaid by Boricua:When will these companies ever learn not to frack with our privacy? when we quit giving them our money. | |
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Disable ad blockers for the Relevant Mobile Advertising radio optionI had to disable uBlock (adblock too?) to be able modify "Relevant Mobile Advertising", otherwise it is not shown. The CPN and Business & Marketing Reports do show with it enabled. I find it odd. | |
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| ke4pym Premium Member join:2004-07-24 Charlotte, NC |
ke4pym
Premium Member
2015-Apr-1 10:53 am
Re: Disable ad blockers for the Relevant Mobile Advertising radio optionsaid by Boilermaker:I had to disable uBlock (adblock too?) to be able modify "Relevant Mobile Advertising", otherwise it is not shown. The CPN and Business & Marketing Reports do show with it enabled. I find it odd. This is the ticket. Disable Adblock and you'll see the new section. I was already opted out. | |
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Make sure to click Relevant Mobile Advertising in Privacy SettingsWhen I went to check last night, discovered that the Relevant Mobile Advertising sub-section in Privacy Settings had a minus-sign to the left, as if it should have been visible like the other 2 opt-outs appeared, but had to click on it to expand and reveal the radio-buttons. Found that it was disabled by default, which is odd, as I've never contacted them regarding it. I'm running AdBlock Plus here and didn't have to disable it. Verified it's turned off at: » www.amibeingtracked.comHope that helps anyone else having difficulty finding it. | |
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It's there...I like how they have it there but it is not in your face active/inactive like the others.
I also like how I can control mine and my kids, but my wife has to change her own.
If I am the account owner, I should have full control over all features including this. | |
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ModusI hate smartassery on forums Premium Member join:2005-05-02 us |
Modus
Premium Member
2015-Apr-1 4:22 pm
Hard line trackingI wonder if they are tracking traffic on FIOS the same way or some other? I know AT&T was doing this supercookie stuff too, its all just past annoying now | |
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Mike Mod join:2000-09-17 Pittsburgh, PA |
Mike
Mod
2015-Apr-2 8:46 am
April FirstI like how this article was released on April First.
JK we're still following you | |
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Anon
2015-Apr-3 7:28 pm
DisingenuousThe link in the article took me to the Spanish Verizon Wireless page. | |
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