People Are Scared Of Internet Privacy Issues

from the it's-not-just-the-lunatic-fringe dept

According to a new study, 60% of the American public are worried about privacy issues on the internet. Apparently, it's not just the lunatic fringe (as some on Techdirt have suggested) who worry about the effect that large databases chock full of personal info can do to our privacy. I agree that things need to be done to protect our privacy, but I also think people need to be better educated. Of that 60%, I'm sure plenty have given up tons of personal info to get a free sock puppet or something similar.
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    mhh5, 13 Nov 2000 @ 3:47am

    I'm part of the lunatic fringe...

    And I know I've given info that I probably shouldn't. But I console myself with the fact that I have a very common name, and I hope that I've put enough garbage info out there that will throw off accurate database collection....

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      audris, 13 Nov 2000 @ 11:42am

      Re: I'm part of the lunatic fringe...

      you also seem to GET a lot of information that you shouldn't be getting...

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        mhh5, 13 Nov 2000 @ 2:23pm

        Re: I'm part of the lunatic fringe...

        Oh, don't be paranoid. Just because I know your mother's maiden name, your birthday, your SSN, your cat's name, your dating history, your distinguishing birthmarks, how to imitate your voice and mannerisms, and your complete genetic code... doesn't mean I'm stalking you or that I plan to replace you. Sheesh. Is that why you never tell me anything about yourself?

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          audris, 13 Nov 2000 @ 6:37pm

          Re: I'm part of the lunatic fringe...

          wait. you know my mother's maiden name???

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