aluthea Resident
Opt-Out of Bot Data Collection
Currently there are various bots inworld performing various functions. Some of the bots are visiting many regions and collecting data with no explanation as to what they are collecting and what they are doing with the data. Their constant visits are disturbing and their collection of our data without our individual approval feels very invasive.
Some groups of landowners have been given the option to disallow bots on their land. But, I think that it should be each resident's choice as to whether or not they want to be part of the bots' data collection regardless of where a resident chooses to live or to visit.
First, I am proposing that all bots be registered and approved by the Lab. Once approved, the bots' Profiles must include a statement as to what data they are collecting and what they are doing with the data.
Second, I am proposing that an Opt-Out option be added to everyone's Profile where they can Opt-Out of the data collection. This way, each resident can decide whether they want to be part of the data collection or not. When a resident ticks the Opt-Out option in their Profile indicating they do not want their data collected by the bots, the bots are to ignore the resident entirely where ever the resident chooses to be on the grid.