Trevor, I am happy that Google has decided to simplify their privacy policy resulting in less words. It is also great that Google wants to make searching more predictable for each user based on prior internet activity. I can even appreciate that this sharing of personal information happens within Google controlled websites...etc.
What I do not like is that I cannot say no to this sharing of my information. I do not want Google to use what I do on the net to predict what shows up in my search results; if I want better results I will refine my search. I do not need Google to compare how often I look at "jaguar" the cat vs "Jaguar" the car and assume the more commonly searched is what should show up in my browser. If people want this feature, Google should feel free to turn this sharing of personal information on by default, as long as they let me turn it off at will. Ghostery is great, I have been using it for a while now, but I should not need it to protect myself from Google. Google should not be able to hold my Gmail/G+ hostage (on certain machines) until I click 'ok' on this required policy. I have received seven emails from Google telling me about this policy, all of which say: "We're getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that's a lot shorter and easier to read. Our new policy covers multiple products and features, reflecting our desire to create one beautifully simple and intuitive experience across Google. We believe this stuff matters, so please take a few minutes to read our updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at http://www.google.com/policies. These changes will take effect on March 1, 2012." Yeeeeah.......no. The fact that the new policy is mandatory seems suspect, IMO. Chris... On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 12:13 AM, Trevor Benedict <[email protected]> wrote: > Ohh, and here is a cool one. And if you use Ghostery, you block most > of them from loading, for me it was 51. > http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp > - Trevor > > On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:09 PM, Trevor Benedict <[email protected]> wrote: >> Chris, >> There is a lot of miss information, and lack of information out there. >> Its best if you go and read what is changing. >> http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/preview/ >> http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacy/ads/ >> http://www.google.com/policies/ >> http://www.google.com/policies/faq/ >> >> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 7:28 PM, Chris Penn <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I have a serious problem with it. On some of my machines I cannot >>> access my email unless I accept the terms; I have yet to do so. >>> >>> I wonder does the new privacy policy apply to domains you own, >>> [email protected], if you host it through google? >>> >>> Chris... >>> >>> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:14 PM, Hugo Arriola <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> I don't feel confortable anymore. >>>> >>>> On Jan 28, 2012 6:16 PM, "Jeff" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> How do we feel about Google, Gmail, and privacy issues, now? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://www.webmasterworld.com/goog/4410455.htm >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> May run slow today, tomorrow, because site is linked through from google's >>>>> main page. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jeff >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Post Office Box 52200, Riverside, CA 92517 >>>>> >>>>> Our jplists address used on lists is for list email only >>>>> >>>>> Phone +1 909 266-9209, or see: "http://www.nobaloney.net/contactus.html"; >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> LinuxUsers mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> LinuxUsers mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> "As we open our newspapers or watch our television screens, we seem to >>> be continually assaulted by the fruits of Mankind's stupidity." >>> -Roger Penrose >>> _______________________________________________ >>> LinuxUsers mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > _______________________________________________ > LinuxUsers mailing list > [email protected] > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers -- "As we open our newspapers or watch our television screens, we seem to be continually assaulted by the fruits of Mankind's stupidity." -Roger Penrose _______________________________________________ LinuxUsers mailing list [email protected] http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers
