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HTML5 localStorage allows sites to fill up users' hard disks

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Re: HTML5 localStorage allows sites to fill up users' hard disks

#13

Is there a means to inspect (and or modify) what apps are putting into my local storage? something similar to cookie inspection?

In Chrome, you can go to Settings->Advanced Settings->Content Settings->Cookies->All Cookies and Site Data, and it will list sites using your localStorage.

Re: HTML5 localStorage allows sites to fill up users' hard disks

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post #3

So apparently this is where you file IE bugs http://connect.microsoft.com/IE - i'm not sure if it's expected or ironic that it's broken. Great find btw!

http://connect.microsoft.com/directory/non-feedback It's actually on the list of items not currently "receiving feedback" whatever that means.

Re: HTML5 localStorage allows sites to fill up users' hard disks

#18

The message is OK, but personally I have an issue with websites playing sound without my consent.

OK, why does YouTube get a free pass on this? Nobody has ever given me a good reason.

its ok for youtube as you know you are landing on sound world. you know it. however suppose u clicked a link abcxyz.com and u don't know much about the site as u wanted to read some article/news etc and all of sudden u hear music. what if music is strange and ur speaker is on in the office? :-)

Re: HTML5 localStorage allows sites to fill up users' hard disks

#19

The message is OK, but personally I have an issue with websites playing sound without my consent.

Agreed. But while we're on the topic- what is that song?

It's known as the "troll" or "trololo" song. Can't be bothered to remember it's real name.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTSA_sWGM44

Re: HTML5 localStorage allows sites to fill up users' hard disks

#20

The message is OK, but personally I have an issue with websites playing sound without my consent.

OK, why does YouTube get a free pass on this? Nobody has ever given me a good reason.

By visiting a YouTube video, I am giving YouTube my consent to play me a video, including any sound it might contain. I completely expect YouTube videos to play sound and am prepared for it, unlike websites such as this.
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