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genuinegirly · 03-28-2010, 02:52 AM

A friend recently pointed out a new kind of internet-based phone book. At present, it seems to be flawed, and lacking any real merit. But it seems to have some big-brother potential.

Have you tried to find yourself at Spokeo?
Do you know of other websites with a similar premise?
How do you feel about your information being available in this format?
Do you view it as a positive way to find information on a potential employee?
Or perhaps you use it as a double-check to make usre that you have your information secure from such sources?
What lengths do you go to secure your identity?

03-28-2010, 02:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Spokeo & Internet Privacy A friend recently pointed out a new kind of internet-based phone book. At present, it seems to be flawed, and lacking any real merit. But it seems to have some big-brother potential. Have you tried to find yourself at Spokeo? Do you know of other websites with a similar premise? How do you feel about your information being available in this format? Do you view it as a positive way to find information on a potential employee? Or perhaps you use it as a double-check to make usre that you have your information secure from such sources? What lengths do you go to secure your identity? __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy