Glassdoor, the website that allows workers to anonymously complain about
their workplaces without fear of retribution, is reportedly revealing
staffers� real names in their profiles � prompting a viral backlash over
fears that their identities could be exposed.

The shift began last July when the site added social features integrated
from Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions that Glassdoor�s parent
company, Recruit, acquired in 2021.

Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
full name, job title and employer � a departure from its previous practice
of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.

https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/business/glassdoor-users-urged-to-flee-site-
after-real-names-added/

On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
>
> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.

Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
(I've never posted on Glassdoor, however).

--
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- John Maynard Keynes.

Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote in
news:2371bfbeaf1f53dc1ed039253a9fc8de@dizum.com:

> Glassdoor, the website that allows workers to anonymously complain
> about their workplaces without fear of retribution, is reportedly
> revealing staffers� real names in their profiles � prompting a viral
> backlash over fears that their identities could be exposed.
>
> The shift began last July when the site added social features
> integrated from Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions that
> Glassdoor�s parent company, Recruit, acquired in 2021.
>
> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal
> their full name, job title and employer � a departure from its
> previous practice of just requiring email addresses but no names,
> according to Wired.
>
> https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/business/glassdoor-users-urged-to-flee-si
> te- after-real-names-added/

Obviously they want to sell revenge information to corporations.

In alt.comp.os.windows-10, on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:00:57 -0400, Alan
Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:

>On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
>>
>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.

Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>
>Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...

Me too.

>(I've never posted on Glassdoor, however).

Me neither. I'm hoping to get a job someday.

On Sun 14 Apr 2024 7:18 pm, micky wrote:
> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
> full name, job title and employer —
and then pull down their pants, bend over, and spread their cheeks. And
the majority morons comply gladly. Attention citizens: It is safe and
effective!

>>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>
> Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
> health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>>
>> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...

If Glassdoor is asking for a full name and employer name during
registration (for NEW accounts), why would there be a lawsuit if it's
revealed? How could it be "without permission" if the registrant gave
them the info?

In comp.mobile.android, on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:19:14 -0500, kelown
<kelown@privacy.invalid> wrote:

>
>>>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>>>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>>>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>>
>> Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
>> health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>>>
>>> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
>
>If Glassdoor is asking for a full name and employer name during
>registration (for NEW accounts), why would there be a lawsuit if it's
>revealed? How could it be "without permission" if the registrant gave
>them the info?

Seriously? If the webpage said, "This info is only for our own records
and will not be revealed"*, then when the webpage says that and the user
signs up, a unilateral contract is created and the owners and staff of
the webpage have to live by what they said on the webpage.

**Often it will include, "except in response to a valid subpoena".

In comp.mobile.android, on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:18:06 -0400, micky
<NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> wrote:

>In comp.mobile.android, on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:19:14 -0500, kelown
><kelown@privacy.invalid> wrote:
>
>>
>>>>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>>>>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous practice
>>>>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>>>
>>> Seems like this opens them up to an enormous lawsuit for lost wages,
>>> health insurance, from up to hundreds of people.
>>>>
>>>> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
>>
>>If Glassdoor is asking for a full name and employer name during
>>registration (for NEW accounts), why would there be a lawsuit if it's
>>revealed? How could it be "without permission" if the registrant gave
>>them the info?
>
>Seriously? If the webpage said, "This info is only for our own records
>and will not be revealed"*, then when the webpage says that and the user
>signs up, a unilateral contract is created and the owners and staff of
>the webpage have to live by what they said on the webpage.
>
>**Often it will include, "except in response to a valid subpoena".

I was looking at the Freedom Boat Club, and this what it says its
privacy policy includes:

Exceptions: HOWEVER, Brunswick may also share information with other
third parties for the following purposes ONLY:

To comply with applicable law or legal process (including to law
enforcement authorities or other governmental officials)
When necessary to protect the vital interests of a person (including
to prevent physical harm, financial loss, and compliance with an
investigation of legal/ethical activity)
To enforce Brunswick policy and prevent fraud
To protect our property, services, and legal rights
In connection with a corporate merger, consolidation, restructuring,
sale, or other corporate change
https://www.brunswick.com/privacy-policy

This is pretty vague, and many other privacy policies are stronger than
this, but even this doesn't say they will release names because they've
changed their mind. Still, "to enforce Brunswick policy" is really
vague and non-comittal.

And previously it said "BRUNSWICK DOES NOT SELL PERSONAL INFORMATION". I
think that too is vague, ambiguous, or downright non-committal, because
it doesn't say they will never sell it.

I should go check out what glassdoor has promised. Or you could.

On 3/21/2024 5:00 PM, Alan Browne wrote:
> On 2024-03-20 16:07, Nomen Nescio wrote:
>>
>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal their
>> full name, job title and employer — a departure from its previous
>> practice
>> of just requiring email addresses but no names, according to Wired.
>
> Why I use fake names, date of birth, anonymized e-mail addresses ...
> (I've never posted on Glassdoor, however).
>

Hate your job, no current other prospects, addicted to paycheck.

On 3/21/2024 9:26 PM, anon wrote:
> Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote in
> news:2371bfbeaf1f53dc1ed039253a9fc8de@dizum.com:
>
>> Glassdoor, the website that allows workers to anonymously complain
>> about their workplaces without fear of retribution, is reportedly
>> revealing staffers’ real names in their profiles — prompting a viral
>> backlash over fears that their identities could be exposed.
>>
>> The shift began last July when the site added social features
>> integrated from Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions that
>> Glassdoor’s parent company, Recruit, acquired in 2021.
>>
>> Signing up for an account on Glassdoor required workers to reveal
>> their full name, job title and employer — a departure from its
>> previous practice of just requiring email addresses but no names,
>> according to Wired.
>>
>> https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/business/glassdoor-users-urged-to-flee-si
>> te- after-real-names-added/
>
> Obviously they want to sell revenge information to corporations.

Kiss your career goodbye.