Hi All, Yes, scepticism is a healthy thing.
Fear however clouds our judgement. Many sites out there, not just social networking ones, require information from their members to function meaningfully. So if Google+ requires information as a cost to the user it must offer a benefit as a reward. It is up to the individual user to assess if the deal is a good one for them. I am still yet to see any "risk" in this and I fear there is unfounded fears being whipped up here. I am not saying 'join Google+'. I am saying be realistic. You take a bigger risk eating chicken from a bayne marie but you do it, no? Sure FB has had some bad things happen, but do you hear Today Tonight shouting about the benefits from their rooftop? Or Ronni for that matter? You need to remember that no social situation is without risk; 'don't mention war or politics at the dinner table'. The risk is that you will show your opinion leaving you open to opposing views. Big woop. If you don't like that kind of heat why would you consciously ask to be allowed in the kitchen? A: for the benefits of an open conversation with other people. You weigh the "risk(?)" and make the choice. Sorry but I'm a bit hung up on that word "risk". To me it comes across as hyperbole. Cheers Paul -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
