Re: Free, powerful graphics tool

Subject: Re: Free, powerful graphics tool
From: "Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- granatedit -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 14:29:25 -0400


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?

The more accurately, the better.

Bonnie Granat
www.granatedit.com
Writing/Editing/Indexing
617-354-7084







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References:
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: David Neeley
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Ed Wurster
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Bruce Byfield
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Ed Wurster
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Bruce Byfield
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Bonnie Granat
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Bruce Byfield
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Bonnie Granat
Re: Free, powerful graphics tool: From: Bruce Byfield

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