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Let's please move the discussion back to Boardreader, thanks!
Is Boardreader Cannibalizing Physics Forums?
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The discussion centers around the website Boardreader, which archives forum discussions, including content from Physics Forums (PF). Concerns are raised about the site's ability to link user avatars and interactions, prompting questions about whether the content mining process is automated or requires human oversight. Members express mixed feelings about the implications of their posts being accessible on multiple platforms, with some feeling a loss of privacy and control over their content. Despite these concerns, some participants acknowledge that Boardreader's practices are similar to how Google operates, and it may even drive traffic back to PF. The conversation also touches on broader themes of online privacy and the permanence of digital footprints, with participants reflecting on their comfort levels with sharing personal information in forums. Overall, while there is curiosity about Boardreader's operations, there is also a strong sentiment regarding the need for privacy and awareness of how online interactions can be archived and shared.
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rhody
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I agree Greg, there are lots of branch subjects related to what boardreader does. I say let this thread slide into oblivion, if I open a new one, I will make the thread title more general purpose to cover a wider range of ways you can be categorized and watched. This really isn't my cup of tea, I was curious that's all.Greg Bernhardt said:
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