Doxxers using lodestone and fflogs to harass people

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06-09-2021, 01:32 PM
Theodric

I think this sort of situation really highlights how for better or worse whatever someone posts online can be found and shared for the amusement of others.

This really does seem like one of those situations where the best move is to refuse to engage. It's worth nothing that such is the same advice generally given in a court of law when pursuing claims of harassment and persecution.
06-09-2021, 01:33 PM
Vahlnir

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Originally Posted by Amnmaat

Why is everyone bullying this person? If you don't like the websites they visit ignore their post. Focus on the topic at hand.

I think some are trying to get a better understanding of the situation and are coming up with nothing. They are still focusing on the topic but aren't getting the needed details. Regardless of why this is happening, and I certainly don't support the actions of those on this site, people aren't getting enough information.
06-09-2021, 01:33 PM
Doog_Slayer

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Originally Posted by MilkieTea

What information are they receiving from your lodestone? Your... ingame achievements? You can hide this. Your mounts, minions, and classes? How is this private information that could lead to your identity?

Your posting is disingenuous. Either be honest with what's going on or expect people to be suspicious.

Edit: Also, FFLogs is public information that YOU chose to put out there, and is a website final fantasy 14 has no affiliation with. Go to their developers if you want your information removed from their website.

I'm not being disingenuous at all. I've been very specific about what I am asking for. You are the one who keeps trying to turn this thread into something about kiwi farms specifically. I am actively refraining from accusing you of being disingenuous despite having every reason to. Can we please be civil and address the matter at hand or not at all?
06-09-2021, 01:35 PM
Caurcas

This forum is getting crazy. But in all seriousness your best option is just to stop giving them ammo. You should know how the internet works by this point.
06-09-2021, 01:35 PM
MilkieTea

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Originally Posted by Doog_Slayer

I'm not being disingenuous at all. I've been very specific about what I am asking for. You are the one who keeps trying to turn this thread into something about kiwi farms specifically. I am actively refraining from accusing you of being disingenuous despite having every reason to. Can we please be civil and address the matter at hand or not at all?

What information are they receiving from your lodestone? Your... ingame achievements? You can hide this. Your mounts, minions, and classes? How is this private information that could lead to your identity?
FFLogs is public information that YOU chose to put out there, and is a website final fantasy 14 has no affiliation with. Go to their developers if you want your information removed from their website.
06-09-2021, 01:36 PM
Doog_Slayer

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Originally Posted by Vahlnir

I think some are trying to get a better understanding of the situation and are coming up with nothing. They are still focusing on the topic but aren't getting the needed details. Regardless of why this is happening, and I certainly don't support the actions on those on this site, people aren't getting enough information.

No one has asked me for any details I havent already provided. If you need more details for some reason, feel free to ask.
06-09-2021, 01:36 PM
MilkieTea

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Originally Posted by Vahlnir

I think some are trying to get a better understanding of the situation and are coming up with nothing. They are still focusing on the topic but aren't getting the needed details. Regardless of why this is happening, and I certainly don't support the actions of those on this site, people aren't getting enough information.

This, 100%.
06-09-2021, 01:37 PM
Doog_Slayer

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Originally Posted by MilkieTea

What information are they receiving from your lodestone? Your... ingame achievements? You can hide this. Your mounts, minions, and classes? How is this private information that could lead to your identity?
FFLogs is public information that YOU chose to put out there, and is a website final fantasy 14 has no affiliation with. Go to their developers if you want your information removed from their website.

I'd prefer to keep my gaming time seperate from Kiwi Farms' harrassment cxampaign against me. I don't want to be targeted by them while I'm just playing the game. I don't think that's such an unreasonable request.
06-09-2021, 01:38 PM
SturmChurro

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Originally Posted by MilkieTea

What information are they receiving from your lodestone? Your... ingame achievements? You can hide this. Your mounts, minions, and classes? How is this private information that could lead to your identity?

Your posting is disingenuous. Either be honest with what's going on or expect people to be suspicious.

Edit: Also, FFLogs is public information that YOU chose to put out there, and is a website final fantasy 14 has no affiliation with. Go to their developers if you want your information removed from their website.

Agreed. It's just a game character. I'm not sure what private information is being or could be supposedly leaked via this. However, other players can upload your parses. If I recall correctly, you have to manually add a code to your lodestone character profile to hide this information. Either way, yes there are avenues to hide much of this information.

The only issue I am seeing here is that perhaps the OP wants to hide all traces of their character, to avoid potential ridicule on that website - for whatever reason. Though, granted, I have seen some legitimate concerns by users who say they have been stalked by other players of this game, and a lodestone is an easy way to find them, despite name changes or server transfer (not that I've ever personally had this issue).
06-09-2021, 01:40 PM
Doog_Slayer

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Originally Posted by SturmChurro

Agreed. It's just a game character. I'm not sure what private information is being or could be supposedly leaked via this. However, other players can upload your parses. If I recall correctly, you have to manually add a code to your lodestone character profile to hide this information. Either way, yes there are avenues to hide much of this information.

The only issue I am seeing here is that perhaps the OP wants to hide all traces of their character, to avoid potential ridicule on that website - for whatever reason. Though, granted, I have seen some legitimate concerns by users who say they have been stalked by other players of this game, and a lodestone is an easy way to find them, despite name changes or server transfer (not that I've ever personally had this issue).

Yes. As far as I can tell your character has a specific url that people can bookmark to then follow you whenever you name change or server transfer. if I'm right in assuming there is no way to change that, they can just folow you to the ends of the earth.

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