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authorFriendika <info@friendika.com>2011-05-25 17:25:07 -0700
committerFriendika <info@friendika.com>2011-05-25 17:25:07 -0700
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explain that blocking profile wall access will effectively block OStatus communications.
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@@ -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.
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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.