Facebook Connect FAQ
Apr 6, 2010 | 12:43 pm
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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:44 pm
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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:59 pm
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However, if you do use the "airport code lookup", you may want to replace the above Element Hider statement with this one:
flyertalk.com##div.tborder
Apr 6, 2010 | 1:17 pm
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Thanks again, LRD. Having "flyertalk.com##div.tborder" in preference/filter now allows Airport Code Lookup AND takes out FB Connect. ^
Thanks for taking time find the fixes for us.
ETA:
Just spot a new issue with this new statement. It would interfere with features/links under Profile. I'll stay with the original suggestion for now
Thanks for taking time find the fixes for us.
I received a PM that my little fix breaks the "airport code lookup" quick-link. If you don't use this feature then there's no need to change anything.
However, if you do use the "airport code lookup", you may want to replace the above Element Hider statement with this one:
However, if you do use the "airport code lookup", you may want to replace the above Element Hider statement with this one:
flyertalk.com##div.tborder
Just spot a new issue with this new statement. It would interfere with features/links under Profile. I'll stay with the original suggestion for now
Last edited by lin821; Apr 7, 2010 at 2:52 am Reason: testimony clarification
Apr 6, 2010 | 1:17 pm
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What are the security concerns for FlyerTalkers by integrating with such a large site?
Since Flyertalk and Facebook won't be sharing any information, there should be no security concerns. Facebook is a large company with an excellent reputation for security, which is why we are comfortable using it as our third party authenticator
Since Flyertalk and Facebook won't be sharing any information, there should be no security concerns. Facebook is a large company with an excellent reputation for security, which is why we are comfortable using it as our third party authenticator
The FaceBook connection should be at the bottom of the page where the Bookmarks (Digg, StumbleUpon, etc.) are located.
Last edited by MikeMpls; Apr 6, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Apr 6, 2010 | 1:29 pm
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I don't want to get into a discussion of the risks (or benefits) associated with having scripting links to Facebook (or Google, or any other site), but I'll just say that if one wanted to be extra careful, the following addition to your ....... Plus filter rules might be appropriate:
If fact, one might even consider the following:
friendconnect$domain=flyertalk.com
flyertalk.com.js$script
Apr 6, 2010 | 1:37 pm
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My oh my the FB attempt at world domination has arrived here. 
Security and other legitimate privacy concerns aside, more is not always better. This move will lead the masses (if that) to FT and so the gates to hell have been opened. This is not good....
Security and other legitimate privacy concerns aside, more is not always better. This move will lead the masses (if that) to FT and so the gates to hell have been opened. This is not good....
Apr 6, 2010 | 1:58 pm
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(emphasis mine)
Riiiight! FTers should feel as comfortable with your chosen third party "authenticator" (whatever it means) when its founder claims "Privacy no longer a social norm" in January 2010.
ETA:
Another fun read: Lyons: How Google & Facebook Violate Your Privacy - Newsweek.com
Riiiight! FTers should feel as comfortable with your chosen third party "authenticator" (whatever it means) when its founder claims "Privacy no longer a social norm" in January 2010.
ETA:
Another fun read: Lyons: How Google & Facebook Violate Your Privacy - Newsweek.com
However, if you do have security or privacy concerns, I encourage you to not use Facebook Connect on this site.
We have the ability to enable that, but since we haven't tested it, we haven't turned that on. Down the road, it is something that we can examine.
With this implementation of Facebook Connect, we do not display a link to your Facebook account anywhere on this site.
Apr 6, 2010 | 2:17 pm
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Apr 6, 2010 | 2:50 pm
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Apr 6, 2010 | 2:53 pm
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