| Mmmfishtacos said: I can't agree with what you said about near, it can't be used to track someone down to their door. There no map and you can only update your location once an hour. If your really parinoind about it you can list your house or work area as off limits so no one can see you. It's pretty sweet, I just wish more people would share their info. |
One, it's only been about a week since release, so those who were 1st week buyers are probably still sorting through all the functions and apps.
Two, not everyone is going to necessarily want to share their info. Technically, it's no worse than PSN. Having access to other's trophy lists gives you an effective profile of their playing habits once they're on your friend list or if they use Home (since you can look up anyone's profile in Home).
The only difference is the proximity target, which as you mentioned doesn't drop a pin on the Map app where they're playing (that would be disturbing). It's really just a who's playing what in your neighborhood.
Plus, I think you actually have to turn the "share my data" on before it does any of that. As I recall, it was off by default.
