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Bruce Byfield wrote:
> Quoting Bonnie Granat <bgranat -at- granatedit -dot- com>:
>
>> I sign into many sites with a password, and this is just one
>> more. I only use it when MS asks for it, so it's just no big
deal
>> to me. They have no credit card information, but <gasp> I
guess
>> they know my date of birth. ; )
>
> Why do you keep assuming it's a matter of finances alone?
>
What information are you concerned about, Bruce?
> I really suggest that you do more reading. After that, you may
still
> choose to give out information, but at least you'll be making
an
> informed choice.
>
I feel that I have read quite enough on the subject and that I am
making an informed choice. I have no reason not to provide my
name, address, and phone number. I'm a job-hunter and my
information is all over the Internet. I desire to be available.
I've spent close to 10 years on the Internet and I'm quite
satisfied with my approach to managing my personal information.
> Meanwhile, you might want to consider that, while your date of
birth
> might not seem important in itself, it's enough to distinguish
you
> from other people of the same name.
I've considered it, and it's not a problem for me. In fact, I
think it's great.
Armed with that information,
> companies can build up a surprisingly accurate and detailed
picture
> of your activities and preferences.
How dare they try to sell me goods and services that I might need
or want?
Even if you aren't susceptible to
> full-blown paranoia, why on earth would you want to help
companies to
> gain such information?
Because prosperity is a communal thing, that's why. Without
companies, we'd all be in caves.
Do you really want to be targetted more
> accurately?
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