December 29, 2004
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Webcrawlers and Other Vultures of the Internet
I love how easily people put personal information on the Internet. It is so easy to find out information about virtually anyone and anything, based on their browsing habits, their websites, and their chosen nomers.
That’s why if I ever put personal information on the web, I am always sure that it’s something I don’t mind that others know. The older I get, the more secrets I am entrusted to keep. It’s a pain in the butt, but it’s also my job.
So I find it funny when people ask me to post my pictures online. Who are they, that they have the luxury of total non-privacy? I am no celebrity, nor do I ever want to be one.
This website is strictly for my own bookmarking and personal use.
If others want to be the subjects of Internet scrutiny, that’s their prerogative. I strongly value my privacy.
Googlezon = What would happen if Google and Amazon.com merged
(click Winston Smith’s ID card for one group’s prophecy)
Am I the only one who finds this way of networking (Ecademy.com) creepy? And the encouragement of “focus on giving and asking for nothing in return” bordering on new-age cultish?
Use the site below (http://www.whois.sc) to determine who operates any domain, and their location in the world.
Or find satellite composite pictures of your friend’s backyard.
Or your neighbor’s. All you need is an address or latitude-longitude.
Can you say Too Much Information?
