Remove Name from license?

[xokia]

Seems like a security issue. I realize you folks want to attach a name to a license to prevent invalid license. But maybe allow the option to hide the name being plastered on launchbox? Or use a number to associate the ID with the license?

Folks sometimes stream and your name is literally plastered on launchbox which would require some editing to hide. Seems like there could be a better balance with the users right to privacy and your need to secure your product.

Edited Tuesday at 05:59 PM by xokia

[JoeViking245]

1 minute ago, xokia said:

Seems like a security issue. I realize you folks want to attach a name to a license to prevent invalid license. But maybe allow the option to hide the name being plastered on launchbox? Or use a number to associate the ID with the license?

Folks sometimes stream and your name is literally plastered on launchbox which would require some editing to hide.

You can’t remove it because it’s a security feature (as you presumed).

You can email support (support@unbrokensoftware.com) and ask them to change it though if you’re streaming or something similar and have a personal security issue with your real name being displayed.

 

[xokia]

I know I can’t remove it it’s a suggestion for the developers. Imagine if your windows OS or your phone OS had your name plastered across it every time you took a screen shot that info went with every photo.

i understand the developers need here but there are better ways to go about and accomplish the same thing is all I’m suggesting. 
 

same reason folks choose user names on forums instead of using real names.

Edited Tuesday at 10:21 PM by xokia

[JoeViking245]

8 minutes ago, xokia said:

i understand the developers need here but there are better ways to go about and accomplish the same thing is all I’m suggesting. 
same reason folks choose user names on forums instead of using real names.

I think we agree that 'a name' needs to be there.

Do you think a better way might be, being able to change the name that appears in LaunchBox to something like a username? Or to some other name you wouldn't mind having plastered on your videos/screenshots?

 

[xokia]

10 minutes ago, JoeViking245 said:

I think we agree that 'a name' needs to be there.

Do you think a better way might be, being able to change the name that appears in LaunchBox to something like a username? Or to some other name you wouldn't mind having plastered on your videos/screenshots?

 

Either.....I do not have a strong preference. Or an ID of some sort (ABC123...ect) the developers can associate back to a real Name. Just something that respects the right of privacy of the user and meets the needs of the developer.
I dont know that having the name actually solves anything though. Maybe there is some use case I am missing that this is protecting? It could be blurred pretty easily by those trying to circumvent something.
I think I read about an amazon seller that was selling SW with a license that this is the reason for this?........... If it were me I would encode something in hex(maybe encrypted) in the log file. If someone asked for support and it was pirated copy would be easy to identify.
Lots of different ways to go about it. Probably wont solve it here on the open forum.

When photos or videos get posted to the net you lose control. There is no telling how they could get used by someone else.
It's not a big deal for me. Just a suggestion.

[JoeViking245]

Yeah, I hear ya.  So just contact Support, state your case (just as a formality) as to why you want to change the name that shows and what name you wish to appear.  

"ABC123" might not still be available, so you may need to get creative.  jk

You could probably also inquire there about the background history of the display names and any further thoughts.  They're the ones (well, the only ones) that can address the issue/concern/thoughts/opinions/changes/etc. regarding the names.

[AstroBob]

Hi folks,

Thanks for the great discussion here. We’ve definitely heard from many users about the desire to obscure license information—especially when streaming. In previous conversations, we’ve leaned toward a solution that allows for obscuring this information (similar to Discord’s streaming mode).

While we don’t have a perfect solution just yet, I’ve added a request to our new feature request system. You can check it out here:

🔗 https://feedback.launchbox.gg/p/option-to-obscure-license-name-when-streaming-or-capturing-content

It’d be great if you could add your support to the request and share any additional use cases that aren’t already included. We’re definitely eager to find a solution that respects privacy concerns while still honoring the original intent of displaying the DRM-free license name.

Cheers,