> Not different. I think they are creepy too. > > Cool technology. Immensely valuable for my local photo collection. But a > globally searchable database has lots of sinister implications. > > And to be clear, I don't think it takes a jerk to create a regrettable > scenario. Context is important, and things like Facebook make private > relationships public without the additional context. Facebook pushes people > to be as open and monetizable as possible, and they make it hard for you to > audit or control your reputation. Complete control is a fantasy, but Facebook > has repeatedly shown a willingness to ignore their users wishes in how and > when information should be shared. > > Richard
Lets not forget that the internet never forgets. Who doesn't have some ummm, interesting photos floating around from their more wild & woolly days. Making it easier to track that photo of a long haired hippie with a beer in his hand giving the finger to the camera and the world, back to that professional fella in a business suit & tie, trying to feed his family, has shall we say, interesting implications for that persons future. My advice to everyone is to stay the heck away from social media period. For those of you who don't there are social media "erasers" but they are run by lawyers and cost accordingly. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
