Chrome-Stats extension
Draftback
The archaeology of great writing
Total ratings for Draftback
4.17
(Rating count:
115)
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Pros
- Useful for analyzing writing processes and development over time
- Helps detect plagiarism and AI use by providing proof of manual work
- Beneficial for both students to prove their work and teachers to verify authenticity
Cons
- Glitchy performance and trouble with full text display
- Outdated user interface and lack of updates
- Does not render formatting accurately, particularly with tables and bulleted lists
Most mentioned
- Detection of plagiarism and AI use in writing
- Glitches and technical problems with playback
- Lack of support for current Google Docs layout and formatting
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Recent reviews for Draftback
Recent rating average:
3.40
All time rating average:
4.17
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| Date | Author | Rating | Lang | Comment |
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| 2024-04-23 |  |
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en | Was working beautifully now it's just blank after I see it reviewing. |
| 2024-04-13 |  |
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en | I wrote an app to counter this extension and other types of AI-detection tools. My app can help you type a text generated by AI onto anywhere to improve your productivity! It's available in the app store for FREE! Check it out in the link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/auto-type/id6480491582?mt=12 |
| 2024-03-26 |  |
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en | Great in concept, but this should not work if all users don't have it. Having my teachers assume I use AI because of how sporadically this shows me writing is problematic. |
| 2024-03-11 |  |
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en | Title: DraftBack privacy issue In today's digital age, technology continues to revolutionize the way we work and interact with information. As a result, various software extensions and applications have been developed to enhance productivity and efficiency. However, alongside these advancements, concerns regarding privacy and data protection have emerged as significant societal issues. This essay critically examines the extension known as DraftBack and its potential privacy implications. While acknowledging its value in playback and analyzing work processes, we will argue that the extension may infringe upon individuals' privacy rights, potentially violating existing laws and regulations. DraftBack is a browser extension designed to record and replay the drafting process within Google Docs. It allows users to review the sequence of edits made in a document, providing valuable insights into the writing and editing process. By capturing every keystroke, and editing action, DraftBack offers a detailed playback feature that enables users to understand the evolution of a document. While DraftBack offers an innovative and potentially beneficial service, it raises serious privacy concerns. Privacy is a fundamental right that shields individuals from unauthorized intrusion into their personal lives and activities. The extension's ability to record and replay every action taken within a document may constitute an invasion of privacy, as it captures sensitive information such as writing style, editing habits, and potentially confidential content. In addition, the use of DraftBack in educational settings raises further concerns. While it can be a useful tool for teachers to monitor students’ writing processes, it also opens up the possibility of misuse. For instance, a teacher could potentially use DraftBack to monitor a student’s writing process without their knowledge or consent, infringing on their privacy rights. Moreover, DraftBack's recording feature may contravene existing privacy laws and regulations. In many jurisdictions, laws are in place to protect individuals' privacy, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States. These regulations impose strict requirements on the collection, storage, and usage of personal data. DraftBack's recording and storing of users' keystrokes and actions could potentially fall afoul of these laws, as it could be considered the collection of personal data without adequate consent or legitimate purpose (I know DraftBack doesn't store the info online but locally, but still people who have access to edit the doc can see every single keystroke of you typing by using this extension). Furthermore, ethical considerations must be taken into account. DraftBack's recording and storage of data without explicit consent raises questions regarding the ethical use of technology. It is crucial for developers and users alike to consider the potential harm that may arise from such practices and to prioritize the protection of individuals' privacy rights. In summary, DraftBack offers an innovative solution for reviewing and analyzing the writing process, its potential privacy implications cannot be overlooked. The extension's ability to record and replay every action within a document raises concerns about the invasion of privacy and potential violations of existing privacy laws. It is essential for developers and users to strike a balance between productivity-enhancing tools and the protection of individual privacy rights. Thank you and please take legal actions on this by removing this extension off the store or improve the privacy by much more. I do not want this to advance to a much deeper consequences. |
| 2024-02-25 |  |
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en | Super fun to watch my writing process back! |
| 2024-02-21 |  |
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en | This software proves useful for both writers and instructors. I recently recommended it to my writers' group, where a couple of honest users were accused of using AI. Using this tool allows them to prove they wrote their material. Conversely, I also recently recommended it to the instructors at our school, as it allow them to review their students' work for copy and paste actions (from sources such as AI). Of course, it's also a great tool for students to use to prove that they wrote their work themselves. Oh, and FYI: I saw that a previous reviewer made comments regarding glitches. I have not encountered any of these glitches, so perhaps they were resolved. |
| 2024-01-27 |  |
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en | This tool has been great to see how students write. It also is helpful to catch AI use. Lately it has become quite glitchy and only will show you a portion of the overall text as the student typed. I much preferred when we could see the full view. This happened out of nowhere and has made using the software very difficult to work with. It also seems to stop prematurely, not show the full text being typed out (just stopping short). Really hoping that these glitches get fixed or I will drop it and go elsewhere. |
| 2024-01-25 |  |
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| 2023-12-27 |  |
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en | This has been a very useful extension as a teacher watching the writing process of my students. I love seeing how their writing develops over time. It is also very convenient for detecting plagiarism. I am able to discover when chunks of text are being pasted into a document. This has been a helpful tool in encouraging students to create their own authentic work. |
| 2023-10-23 |  |
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Kinda mid because it keeps spinning, would get something else tbh. |
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