In what has got to be the stupidest move in the history of community features, Digg has created a URL-powered friend-adder. Basically, all you have to do is visit the url http://digg.com/invitefrom/{username} such as http://digg.com/invitefrom/russvirante and you automatically add them as your friend if you are currently logged in to Digg.So, why is this royally stupid? Why should the inventor / everyone who thought this was a good idea go home for a long, long, long vacation?
<iframe src=”http://digg.com/invitefrom/russvirante” height=”1″ width=”1″></iframe>
The proof? I have inserted this code into my page. In about 5 minutes, go check your friends list and say hello to your newest buddy. And then delete me: at least there is a friend remove tool
OK… This is a stupid bug, and I agree I can’t believe it wasn’t thought of when they designed it. So far His post was only up for less then 50 diggs before getting buried. I am resubmitting in the hopes that eitehr 1 the bug was fixed, or two making sure people know about it.
Tags: Digg, Interesting, Programming, Security
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