We need all new privacy laws to prevent the kind of consent-free sharing of people’s private information that Tea has encouraged.
I built a tool to help people remove their info from the Tea App
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#12We need all new privacy laws to prevent the kind of consent-free sharing of people’s private information that Tea has encouraged.
Is that constitutional? A more pragmatic solution may be repealing or modifying Section 230.
Re: I built a tool to help people remove their info from the Tea App
#13Is it possible to know if you are on the app without anyone of your female relatives or friends having to submit their biometrics to a company who has had one of the worst breaches ever?
If someone gets verified, how are they constrained in the data they can see? By selected location, GPS, or checking a name manually? Could a female lawyer or service provider set themselves up to be a bulk checking service somehow?
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#14The Tea App lets anonymous users post names, photos, and stories about men without consent. There’s no vetting, no notice, and no built-in way to get anything removed. It markets itself as a safety app. But the reality is closer to an anonymous callout board where anyone can be exposed and labeled without proof. After a recent data breach exposed thousands of verification photos, it’s clear the risks aren’t just theo…
> legally worded takedown email
Yes, there are legal words in there, but it just seems like hand waving towards a few _potentially_ applicable laws or class of law. Why would Tea respond to this, let alone take action?
Also, erm, gotouted is an interesting name to use to promote your service that makes claims of libel/slander.
Re: I built a tool to help people remove their info from the Tea App
#15Is it possible to know if you are on the app without anyone of your female relatives or friends having to submit their biometrics to a company who has had one of the worst breaches ever?
If someone gets verified, how are they constrained in the data they can see? By selected location, GPS, or checking a name manually? Could a female lawyer or service provider set themselves up to be a bulk checking service somehow?
I have not seen anyone mention _any_ constraints regarding geographic location or proximity to the man in question. How would your random travel fling be able to report her experience from across the globe?
Re: I built a tool to help people remove their info from the Tea App
#16The Tea App lets anonymous users post names, photos, and stories about men without consent. There’s no vetting, no notice, and no built-in way to get anything removed. It markets itself as a safety app. But the reality is closer to an anonymous callout board where anyone can be exposed and labeled without proof. After a recent data breach exposed thousands of verification photos, it’s clear the risks aren’t just theo…
> We also partnered with lawyers who are taking on these cases.
If they approved that letter, then you might want to "partner" with some lawyers who actually know what the fuck they're doing.