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Be careful not to get doxxed sharing youtube links (hexbear.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by LittleFellaNamedBoof@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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Youtube is apparently rolling out a new change where when you share a video link it will share you profile with whoever clicks it.

Video with info on it here(CW: Reactionary/fash stuff on screen at times): https://youtu.be/oFx46sqo8O0

Everyone should be aware of this especially when sharing to something like hexbear. It can break your anonymity without you even realizing.

CW to that video for all the hitlerite bullshit

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[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

Okay I tested it and yes, lemmy is already scrubbing these. See, I'm trying to insert an &si=eaetah right now and it doesn't write it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKu9eEZe88Q

Kinda surprised no one thought to even test this out.

[-] TechieDamien@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you for all your work and keeping us safe!

[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

No probs o7

[-] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2026

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