From ce25042a84d4e82c1352e101d2a57b4a7d60923a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Friendika Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 17:25:07 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] explain that blocking profile wall access will effectively block OStatus communications. --- doc/Connectors.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/Connectors.md b/doc/Connectors.md index 45bce8d9a4..d9ad0e9b05 100644 --- a/doc/Connectors.md +++ b/doc/Connectors.md @@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ These are described as the "federated social web" or OStatus contacts. Please note that there are **no** privacy provisions on the OStatus network. Any message which is delivered to **any** OStatus member is visible to anybody in the world and will negate any privacy settings that you have in effect. These messages will also turn up in public searches. +Since OStatus communications do not use authentication, if you select the profile privacy option to hide your profile and messages from unknown viewers, OStatus members will **not** be able to recieve your communications. + To connect with an OStatus member insert their profile URL or Identity address into the Connect box on your [Contacts](contacts) page. The StatusNet connector may be used if you wish posts to appear on an OStatus site using an existing OStatus account.