Nope, I think it is a good idea for me to warn users about a possible issue with a site that will eat their system resources. That is the most important thing to me.
edit: Just to be clear mate, I do think it is pass to pass along random rumors. In this case I could've done better by actually linking to the accusation in the post rather than just referencing it. I'll try to do that next time
A background miner downloads malicious code on your computer that runs a program to mine another cryptocurrency. Basically, it steals your computing resources (CPU cycles) to mine currency for them, not you.
It uses some of your computer's resources to mine for a cryptocurrency. I am not sure about the specifics... just heard some rumors.
it would seem to be a serious accusation..
Yea IDK I just saw a few posts about it the other day. I have no first hand information about it.
you don't think it's irresponsible to pass along unfounded rumors about someone's website? Suppose someone said that about you?
Nope, I think it is a good idea for me to warn users about a possible issue with a site that will eat their system resources. That is the most important thing to me.
https://steemit.com/steem/@julienbh/steem-supply-is-mining-using-your-browser
It's not an unfounded rumor.
edit: Just to be clear mate, I do think it is pass to pass along random rumors. In this case I could've done better by actually linking to the accusation in the post rather than just referencing it. I'll try to do that next time
I just used that site and my AV software flagged it attempting to download malicious code in my browser.
A background miner downloads malicious code on your computer that runs a program to mine another cryptocurrency. Basically, it steals your computing resources (CPU cycles) to mine currency for them, not you.