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user usa_xxxx = anonymous?

Post by xbassman
I am sitting here looking at a few update requests.
I thought I had a new user that was leaving random update requests all over my area.

Then I noticed 2 requests, but the names are slightly different.
They are usa_xxxx, where xxxx appears to be a random character generator.

You guys seeing these in your areas?
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Post by AlanOfTheBerg
Yes, Waze allows anonymous use. This has been well-discussed in several threads. Just search for 'anonymous' and there will be a few recent threads.
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Post by AlanOfTheBerg
If you start up Waze and choose not to create an account, you are given a world_ or usa_ account name. It shows in the client. I didn't think it was a hidden secret.

This thread starts out by associating anonymous users with world_ accounts. I also mention usa_ users on the first page of the thread too, saying they are anonymous users. You mentioned this post from Eyal which states it. There are older threads, too, but I think those two threads alone make it pretty clear.

It may make sense to have a wiki page with this information, but I'm not sure which page is appropriate. It has client and map update implications.
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Post by dknight212
Please please please. I'm getting 5-10 of these update requests a day.

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Post by dmcconachie
xbassman wrote:Addition to the Wiki is a good idea Alan.
I had never seen it even though I check the forum almost daily.
It's relatively recently it's become prevalent. I'd hang fire on adding it to the wiki. I intend to propose to them in Paris to prevent unregistered (as opposed to just anonymous) users from anything other than passive use of the app!
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Post by xbassman
OIC Alan....

After searching I found where omega supreme announced it buried in a thread.
Other that that the only English posts are yours bro.....

Just sayin'
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Post by xbassman
Addition to the Wiki is a good idea Alan.
I had never seen it even though I check the forum almost daily.
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