patches4711 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I see with the new update you will be able to see other peoples friends lits. My initial reaction is that I do not like the idea. I can understand them wanting to make it easier to meet gamers, etc. but I think is a little to much. I was wondering how other people felt. It is not a big problem because they will allow you to block it if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zef Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 If there was an option to show/hide your friends list then I don't mind, it would just get blocked and that is that. But if there was no option then I see all sorts of problems, especially if Microsoft are trying to make Live child-friendly. What if some dodgy bloke gets a kid on his friends list and could then see all of their friends who are likely to be kids too? Pretty crap idea and a waste of valuable space on my console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanction Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 This seems like an invasion of privacy...to me atleast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksystem74 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 YAY. They are making it even EASIER to boost now =). You're friends don't have the game, you check if one of their friends have it. Send them a message and boom. You boost. Awesome. =) Its not an invasion of privacy. Its the internet lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskoot Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Well considering that Microsoft put restrictions on it... Everyone (only available to members 18 and older) Friends only (available to members 13 and older) Blocked (available to all members, and automatic for anyone under the age of 13) I don't have a problem with it. Kids under 13 are automatically blocked, kids over the age of 13 have the option to let there friends see them, and then the adults have the option to let everyone see them...I don't see where the problem is? Myspace and other websites do the same thing, so why not our Xboxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFT 123 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Sounds not that bad to me, it'll be easier to meet gamers. But, with everything, there will be problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchPapi34 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 This is not making it unsafe for kids. If you are under 13, it automaticly blocks your friend list. If you are over 13, you have the choice to block it. I think this is a pretty cool idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgpfly Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I think this is just something different and as said myspace and such websites do it so Im failing to see where the problem is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Arrow Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 This seems like an invasion of privacy...to me atleast. At the very least...what's next, see what's on my friend's hard drive or read my friend's messages?? I see no reason for this at all, I don't care who is on my buddies friend list. Have people lost all social skills that they can't even make there own friends, besides I wouldn't recommend half the people on on my list anyway You know who you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind x360a Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I think it is good for people that want it. You can go on the xbox website and change it now so that no one has the chance to see it at all It was just confirmed that the Fall Dashboard update will be released next Tuesday, December 4th. One of the new features that will be part of the release is ‘Friends of Friends.’ With this new features, you’ll be able to browse the friends list of anyone on your Xbox LIVE friends list and send anyone on your friends list a friends request. We’re also adding a ‘Friends List’ setting in the Dashboard* and on Xbox.com to allow you to control who can see your friends list. -Everyone (only available to members 18 and older) -Friends only (available to members 13 and older) -Blocked (available to all members, and automatic for anyone under the age of 13) It’s important to mention that when the dashboard update is released, the new default setting will be Everyone (assuming you are of age). For those members that not want to share their friend list, we’ve added a page on Xbox.com that is available today where you can modify this setting as you see fit. If you want to keep your friends list private, you can sign into Xbox.com now at www.xbox.com/fof and change the setting to Blocked (if you so desire.) This gives you a full week to decide which setting you would like for this new feature. If you want to fully embrace the new feature, you don’t need to thing except wait for the update next week. [Read the press release on Xbox.com] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zef Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 That link only tells you what your options are, it doesn't let you change squat and there are no options on the existing website. Unless, of course, only those in America get a choice since noone else actually exists. So you can't change the options until after they force you to have it, why couldn't they just set the default option to blocked and then anyone could change it to everyone later on? Also notice how their press release makes a stupid Sony-esque mistake: you’ll be able to browse the friends list of anyone on your Xbox LIVE friends list and send anyone on your friends list a friends request Should have proof read it for typos, it's not like they couldn't afford to get someone to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xc0mmand0 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 one thing i could see this good for, even though i think they are adding clan support, is to help organize clans. you could make a silver account with all of the clan members on it, so you can keep track. i'm in a few clans, and i don't know half the members, cause they are lost on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrH3rbz Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I think this is just something different and as said myspace and such websites do it so Im failing to see where the problem is Those websites do allow you to make your profile/photos private Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 It is a bit annoying! Because you will probably get "You're Playing with HIM!?!?!" or "Your friends with HIM?!!?!?!" Its enough with party details on halo 3 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind x360a Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Zef, If I click on the link xbox.com/fof it takes me to the choices then on the bottom it lets me put Everyone, Friends only or Blocked. Yours doesn't do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheColdWolf Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 This is a good idea to me, because then i can invade my friend's friends list;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ho5tiLe D Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 it would come in nice if your playing a game and none of your friends are on. just finding people to game with. xbox is trying to be more like myspace with this update IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind x360a Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Myspace, that makes no sense. Just because you can see your friends friends isn't like changing a layout or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnie Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I might use this the first day that it comes out but then i will forget about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilla ll Dope Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I agree with Ho5tiLe. very strange idea but it'll work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcizion Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Don't like it. But I don't hate it. It'd be kind of neat to see who your friends are friends with though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Bred Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 the only thing thats gonna make this a good feature is if you can deny access .. i can just see everyone blocking access to thier friends list already ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ever31 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 so now i can send a message to my buddys buddy to ask him to be my friend, that sounds pretty lame. "hi you dont know me but you know my friend john, do you want to be xbox buddies?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterTarheel Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 thing is its good for some and bad for others. to each their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind x360a Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Read my quote from xbox, number uno. They say you can choose to deny it now if you would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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