"Brenda J. Walker" wrote:
> I suggest that if you find a service that you like that you give them real
> demographic info (year of birth, sex, geography, etc.) even if you give them
> dummy personal info (email address and name). Companies use the info to support
> their claims with potential investors and advertisers and the demographics are
> actually of value and they don't compromise your privacy in the big scheme of
> things. Parting with some real demo info is a small price to pay for a free
> service that you like, particularly if you want to see it continue to exist.
And they sell that information all the time. You and I both know that. If I were a
single, young, female living alone I would be careful about giving my name, the
year I was born, etc. I NEVER give out that kind of information, yet somehow around
my 50th birthday I started getting letters about funerals. Very scary what is
already know about all of us out there. They can certainly obtain demographic info
without asking my name. Once that link is made solicitations begins. Again, just a
caution.
Jerry
