On 05/24/2011 02:08 PM, S. Dale Morrey wrote: >> 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.
OTOH, you are willing to share your words on a 100% public mailing list. What, in your opinion, is the difference between participation on a public mailing list and having a semi-public Facebook account? (I could answer that myself, but I'd rather hear from you since you probably have better ideas.) Shane /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
