in reply to Gathering module usage statistics

If I were to encounter a module doing that I'd most likely make sure I never install any module from its author again (considering that I install from a local CPAN mirror, that's as easy as chmodding a single directory) - except perhaps for figuring out where it send the information to (and in which format) so I can feed it useless information.

If you want such information, ask for a postcard in the README.

Abigail

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Re: Re: Gathering module usage statistics
by Juerd (Abbot) on May 07, 2004 at 23:56 UTC

    If I were to encounter a module doing that

    Doing *what*, exactly? My original proposal (opt-out) or the updated one (opt-in)?

    If even opt-in is unacceptable for you, I advise you to chmod in advance.

    Juerd # { site => 'juerd.nl', plp_site => 'plp.juerd.nl', do_not_use => 'spamtrap' }

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      Doing *what*, exactly? My original proposal (opt-out) or the updated one (opt-in)?
      Either.

      Abigail

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