Do you get permission from owners of software before you track down problems? We know you don’t, and there is great value in what you do. If you were made responsible for maintaining the security of an Internet connection, DNS logging would be an essential.
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Replying to @DRtheNerd @taviso
In fact, when people become aware of the disaster that is third-party ads and tracking, they want their own devices’ DNS logs made visible
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Replying to @taviso @DRtheNerd
Translation: "Do you ask permission from the author before you read a book? Then why should we ask permission to snoop on DNS. Also, I think users like being snooped on."
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Replying to @taviso
The popularity of actually useful filtering like guardian iOS firewall proves it so, I certainly trade off my own dns visibility if I can stop all connections to doubleclick and the Facebook pixel.
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Replying to @DRtheNerd @taviso
I think there is a good middle ground too though where you can utilize DNS analysis to help users, but also, clearly explain the fact that it is being done. this allows the user to determine for themselves that they are cool with it.pic.twitter.com/O51igHBgw6
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Replying to @chronic @DRtheNerd
No, this isn't middle ground, you 100% have permission and are good. The owner installed your app that doesn't obfuscate what it's doing, you're good to go and above reproach.
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Likewise, internet connection *owners* often choose to filter by DNS. I’m not endorsing ISP and upstream logging, but strictly the usefulness of local blocking for security or content filtering when appropriate for the environment. Libraries, schools, etc.
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Replying to @DRtheNerd @chronic
Nice try, but that's mental gymnastics. You need to get permission.
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How do you explain your employer offering safe search and YouTube filtering levels *BY DNS* then?
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That's like saying "Did you ask permission to resolve https://twitter.com ? Then why should I ask permission to snoop on queries?" ...because those things are entirely unrelated. You need permission.
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If you’re intentionally confusing issues here, it won’t work with me. Google offers DNS filtering for services. You say permission to use it, must be given by the owner as though everything must be black and white. If so, those two ideals are incompatible.
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Pretty sure you're the one who is intentionally confusing unauthorised surveillance with DNS-based service differentiation
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