Privacy settings - what the...??

[mrs-b]

So, I know some people block their 'last logged in' and 'last seen viewing' info. I want to block mine also. I've changed my privacy settings, and it says that info is now blocked. But I can still see it. So is it just me who can still see it, or can everyone else see it also?

 

[MollyMalone]

You're the only one who sees it -- the rest of us can't

 

[junebug17]

Just checked, can't see it, you're good!

 

[mrs-b]

D'oh! Thanks so much for chacking, @MollyMalone and @junebug17!

Between me and technology, technology is in charge.

 

[lyra]

TIL there are privacy settings on PS. I had no idea.

 

[AprilBaby]

Honestly asking, why block your last viewed?

 

[monarch64]

I didn't realize folks looked at such things...or that these settings existed. Here I have been, thinking that PS was just an old, familiar clunker, and unbeknownst to me it's actually this well-oiled, stealthy machine telling people all my business.

 

[lambskin]

so how do we do this to get it blocked?

 

[Matata]

so how do we do this to get it blocked?

Click on your name at the top right of this page and then select "preferences.

 

[mochiko42]

Honestly asking, why block your last viewed?

It also gives the time you were last on online on PS. My guess would be that some people look at PS when they should be doing other things and don't want other people to know (e.g. if they browsing online during the work day). Or they just want to keep their browsing habits private, which is completely understandable in the era of Facebook and other social media sites tracking people's data and usage for purposes beyond which it was intended for. It's good that PS offers the option to keep this info private if users wish.

 

[Maria D]

Just found out I've been on Reykjavik time all these years!