Two file management apps on the Google Play Store have been discovered to be spyware that quietly sends user data to servers in China.

  • techt@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I agree with the sentiment from the others here, but I also wanted to add that as a general rule, you shouldn’t behave in a way that would be detrimental for the community if everyone did it. Bots should be marked as bots, or the user preference switch to show content from bots is meaningless regardless of how positive or influential you think yours is – as I’m sure most bot creators feel about their own work.

    It’s understandable that you want to have a positive impact, and that is commendable, but your bot shouldn’t be an exception just by your own judgment, especially considering the problems with what the bot is doing that have been pointed out to you.

    Just my take. I would prefer your bot, and all bots, be marked as such irrespective of function.