I'm not sure if this is the end of Plex for me, but it really feels that way.
I just updated my server and now i'm **forced **to login with every single device in my local network. Yeah, of course...the developers don't quit telling us it's just "helping". But it isn't. It's the opposite. Here's why:
- Until now, all services just ran absolutely fabulous without ever logging in
- There is no "security" issue when using Plex in local network only
- With users forced to be logged in, the developers can track the hell out of us:
- What movies the users watch
- What music do they hear
- What films and music are on their HDs
- How many devices can be found in their household
- For these information alone **companies will pay for incredible amounts of money. Because they can be tracked per unique user-ID. These IDs can be sold even with a **corresponding email adress. But that's not all:
- Even photos of the users can be remotely accessed and therefore be sold. Providing a huge opportunity who's EXACTLY behind any user ID.
- Photos even provide the way of living and money capacities
- With embedded GPS watermarks they can even provide the precise coordinates of the user's home
I could go on and on and on with that list. Just one sentence to you developers: shut off that forced login. I don't see any advantage for us users. I just see advantages for YOU. And in times like these i don't want YOU to have THAT power regarding my personal intimacy. If you don't understand the urgency in overhauling the forced login, this issue should be discussed with a wider range of publicity: Especially what laws of Data Protection and Freedom of Information are violated globally.