WoW Armory invasion of privacy?
Just a little while ago, news came in from Blizzard about the launching of the beta test of their off-game database. Because data such as character appearance and information can be accessed even if you’re not a member of World of Warcraft, some players have been saying that the Armory is an invasion of a player’s privacy.
Depending on how much information is divulged, it could be possible. But we are pretty sure the sensitive information is left out. For sure, bank inventory and bag contents aren’t revealed, just the general bits of info. But for some players, probably uneasy from Blizzard’s last issue regarding invasion of privacy, it could be a problem in the long run.
The database was made for many reasons. People will be able to check out the better players and see what types of gear they have worn, what appearances and skills they have taken, and how high they are. Although it could bring out the bad banter occasionally, especially if you just hit the 10th level, it allows guilds to recruit new members, too.
But let’s just put this one out: the search is still in beta and keeps coughing up errors, so we doubt anything could be extracted, should one be so successful.
Via WoW Forums
Just a little while ago, news came in from Blizzard about the launching of the beta test of their off-game database. Because data such as character appearance and information can be accessed even if you’re not a member of World of Warcraft, some players have been saying that the Armory is an invasion of a player’s privacy.
Depending on how much information is divulged, it could be possible. But we are pretty sure the sensitive information is left out. For sure, bank inventory and bag contents aren’t revealed, just the general bits of info. But for some players, probably uneasy from Blizzard’s last issue regarding invasion of privacy, it could be a problem in the long run.
The database was made for many reasons. People will be able to check out the better players and see what types of gear they have worn, what appearances and skills they have taken, and how high they are. Although it could bring out the bad banter occasionally, especially if you just hit the 10th level, it allows guilds to recruit new members, too.
But let’s just put this one out: the search is still in beta and keeps coughing up errors, so we doubt anything could be extracted, should one be so successful.
Via WoW Forums
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