Daniel S. ReichenbachMar 10

Hello #rustlang people, I would appreciate a hint if anyone is aware of a non-invasive, privacy respecting geolocation crate? I seem to be picking the wrong terms or it just is an impossible combination in the first place?

My first idea of using https://beacondb.net/ does not seem to pan out.

beaconDB

Show threadKatieMar 13
@danielsreichenbach by definition there is no privacy-respecting way of doing geolocation. What is the purpose? What do you need it for? That is the question I think.
Show threadDaniel S. ReichenbachMar 14

@Katie_Luise While I agree that one should always ask the question why one needs personal information like geolocation. Privacy does require an answer to "why".

For context:

- routing for many CDN services is based on having some geo information, a country or a continent usually is sufficient
- a sole person does not have any leverage against a billion dollar company to change this

Show threadKatieMar 16
@danielsreichenbach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anycast
Anycast - Wikipedia

Show threadDaniel S. ReichenbachMar 16
@Katie_Luise I know Anycast. Like I said, I can not change the service side. I have no means of introducing Anycast in the project.
Show threadKatieMar 16
@danielsreichenbach logging IP and doing the rest then is only solution. In principle IP logging is already privacy invasion so there's no way to achieve this goal without some privacy invasion. Just put into terms and conditions.
Show threadDaniel S. ReichenbachMar 16

@Katie_Luise I know, it is already in the terms of service, and has millions of users. I am literally just trying to replace a horrible vendor of geolocation information with a community driven one here.

I did ask for practical help, not for a lesson or philosophy. My original request already made it clear I am trying to strike a balance here...

Show threadKatieMar 16
@danielsreichenbach your original question expressed the desire to track on people while hiding behind a veil of being deeply concerned about privacy. #narcissistic behaviour but go on keep up the stupid questions. I guess you know how to Google things for yourself so stop baiting people who are trying to be helpful. If you can't find the answer you're either baiting or asking the wrong question. Also your "service with millions of users" sounds like it doesn't exist. If it does you'll name it.
Show threadDaniel S. Reichenbach

@Katie_Luise I have seen you come into my work related discussions a bunch of times trying to frame technical discussions in what feels like your personal vendettas.

If nobody has even told you that: you are rude. Extremely so.

I am fine with discussing the philosophy behind some technical topics, but I expect a certain amount of decorum in conversation.

If you live in a world where you can publicly act and talk to people like this, I am happy for you. I can not afford that kind of attitude.

Mar 16 at 3:49amWeb