Thanks for highlighting this. I just added it to my FB profile and wonder if it is going to bring the same kind of value potential as MyBlogLog. The reason why I’m liking the latter is not just because of the readership tracking, but because of the exposure to blogs I might not find as easily otherwise (like yours). I’m pessimistic that knowing who is reading my profile is going to have the same benefit.

Thanks for highlighting this. I just added it to my FB profile and wonder if it is going to bring the same kind of value potential as MyBlogLog. The reason why I’m liking the latter is not just because of the readership tracking, but because of the exposure to blogs I might not find as easily otherwise (like yours). I’m pessimistic that knowing who is reading my profile is going to have the same benefit.

UnFaced got served a cease and desist letter back in Oct 2006 - an application which was very similar to Trakzor.

Trackers are a violation of MySpace terms of service, and MySpace will delete members if they are either reported or discovered to have a tracker installed on their profiles. In light of its action towards UnFaced, has Facebook changed their mind on allowing trackers and applications like Trakzor on their site?

As slick as it may appear, I know that one of the concerns Facebook ought to have is how this 3rd-party provider intends to use the information it collects on its members with the integration potential if offers.

The real issue would be whether this would be good a good thing for Facebook in the long run. And if Facebook is thinking of adopting a more “open” platform to compete head-to-head with MySpace, then I know I would like to see feeds coming from a Facebook profile syndicated via RSS rather than being forced to log into my Facebook homepage.

But then, wouldn’t this all go against the whole mantra that “what happens in Facebook stays in Facebook?”

UnFaced got served a cease and desist letter back in Oct 2006 - an application which was very similar to Trakzor.

Trackers are a violation of MySpace terms of service, and MySpace will delete members if they are either reported or discovered to have a tracker installed on their profiles. In light of its action towards UnFaced, has Facebook changed their mind on allowing trackers and applications like Trakzor on their site?

As slick as it may appear, I know that one of the concerns Facebook ought to have is how this 3rd-party provider intends to use the information it collects on its members with the integration potential if offers.

The real issue would be whether this would be good a good thing for Facebook in the long run. And if Facebook is thinking of adopting a more “open” platform to compete head-to-head with MySpace, then I know I would like to see feeds coming from a Facebook profile syndicated via RSS rather than being forced to log into my Facebook homepage.

But then, wouldn’t this all go against the whole mantra that “what happens in Facebook stays in Facebook?”

I just read on a blog that the only way Trakzor will log that you viewed a person’s profile is if you click on the Trakzor link on their profile. Is this true?? I will admit, it feels weird that people will know every time I visit their profile, when 99% of the time there is no rhyme or reason behind why I did.

Hi Lauren,

Yep. You have to click a link that you approve that you are displayed on their profile. You won’t just show up while browsing. If the user has Trakzor you will know so prior to viewing their profile. You can also check a box that makes it so that you aren’t prompted anymore.

Oh then big deal, the app is basically useless in my opinion. I also don’t see it available on Facebook anymore anyway. Maybe they listened to the massive number of complaints and got rid of it.

Hmm … well it is definitely still available here:

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id...

I enjoy having the application because it is just like MyBlogLog (as you can see on the right hand side of this blog). If you have unprofessional stuff on your profile then you may not like it. Also if you are a huge proponent of privacy you may not like it. I figured, why not try it out and see if I like it. You can always remove the application.

Interesting…looks like the app can be blocked as well. Thanks for all the help!!

I just read on a blog that the only way Trakzor will log that you viewed a person’s profile is if you click on the Trakzor link on their profile. Is this true?? I will admit, it feels weird that people will know every time I visit their profile, when 99% of the time there is no rhyme or reason behind why I did.

Hi Lauren,

Yep. You have to click a link that you approve that you are displayed on their profile. You won’t just show up while browsing. If the user has Trakzor you will know so prior to viewing their profile. You can also check a box that makes it so that you aren’t prompted anymore.

Oh then big deal, the app is basically useless in my opinion. I also don’t see it available on Facebook anymore anyway. Maybe they listened to the massive number of complaints and got rid of it.

Hmm … well it is definitely still available here:

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=2389335937

I enjoy having the application because it is just like MyBlogLog (as you can see on the right hand side of this blog). If you have unprofessional stuff on your profile then you may not like it. Also if you are a huge proponent of privacy you may not like it. I figured, why not try it out and see if I like it. You can always remove the application.

Interesting…looks like the app can be blocked as well. Thanks for all the help!!

So, question: I didn’t add Trakzor to my applications, and I’m not going to. Does that mean that I’m safe from people knowing that I’m viewing their profile? I wasn’t sure, so ever since this Trakzor stuff has started, I haven’t looked at anyone’s profile because I don’t want to be tracked.

So, question: I didn’t add Trakzor to my applications, and I’m not going to. Does that mean that I’m safe from people knowing that I’m viewing their profile? I wasn’t sure, so ever since this Trakzor stuff has started, I haven’t looked at anyone’s profile because I don’t want to be tracked.

You shouldn’t be seen in their profile.

You shouldn’t be seen in their profile.

I viewed my the profile of my friends ex girlfriend on Sunday and I do not have trakzor installed. On her profile page, it showed that she had added trakzor on June 7. I exited the page without clicking on the trakzor link, which would give my consent to being tracked. Within an hour, she had sent me a nasty email telling me to stay off her page, so I can tell you that Trakzor will tell people that you viewed their page. I have now blocked this application and I suggest anybody else that does not want the embarrassment do the same.

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id...

I viewed my the profile of my friends ex girlfriend on Sunday and I do not have trakzor installed. On her profile page, it showed that she had added trakzor on June 7. I exited the page without clicking on the trakzor link, which would give my consent to being tracked. Within an hour, she had sent me a nasty email telling me to stay off her page, so I can tell you that Trakzor will tell people that you viewed their page. I have now blocked this application and I suggest anybody else that does not want the embarrassment do the same.

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=2389335937

How do you block it though…if you added it and don’t want it anymore????

You need to remove the application from your profile. Click applications on the left hand side of the site and scroll down to Trakzor and click “Remove”. It should be as easy as that.

How do you block it though…if you added it and don’t want it anymore????

You need to remove the application from your profile. Click applications on the left hand side of the site and scroll down to Trakzor and click “Remove”. It should be as easy as that.

This is a breach of privacy. Now people are going to be like, omg this many people viewed my page today, i’m sooo popular, or why is this creep checking my page 3 times a day, etc, etc. I remember how facebook used to be for university/college. Now it’s becoming a joke. The next thing you know, facebook is gonna be a thing of the past and something new will come along

This is a breach of privacy. Now people are going to be like, omg this many people viewed my page today, i’m sooo popular, or why is this creep checking my page 3 times a day, etc, etc. I remember how facebook used to be for university/college. Now it’s becoming a joke. The next thing you know, facebook is gonna be a thing of the past and something new will come along

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So, basically, if you block Trakzor people with Trakzor won’t be able to know that you viewed their page, right??

So, basically, if you block Trakzor people with Trakzor won’t be able to know that you viewed their page, right??

That’s how it should work

That’s how it should work

How do you block it?? If you havnt added it and dont want to add it!

How do you block it?? If you havnt added it and dont want to add it!

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I think the Trakzor application vanished from Facebook

I think the Trakzor application vanished from Facebook

when i searcherd for it i couldnt find it the application is not there uggghhh this is annoying?

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