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Post number 8183

aflakete — Sat, 09 Jun 2001 12:34:52 -0800

"Ultimately, the system should be offering data that discloses a cell phone user's geographic location, mood and availability." Thought this might be something to think about and speculate on. Fascinating/Creepy, as so much is these days. Reminds me of Erik Davis's piece in the (possibly) late lamented Feed on the erosion of privacy.

By: Nick Jordan

Nick Jordan — Sat, 09 Jun 2001 14:15:16 -0800

As long as the user has control over the information which is given out, I don't see too much of a privacy problem here. Geographical location is already available to intelligence agencies and the like, so there doesn't appear to be a huge additional risk in this, provided the phone companies are sensible. Which I think they will be, since users will require it of them before subscribing.

By: dong_resin

dong_resin — Sat, 09 Jun 2001 15:13:30 -0800

I used to get as freaked out by these things as even the most caffeinated Slashdot reader, but I've come to realize that once the corporate world over steps a certain level of invasive comfort, all they've done is open up the market for after market devices and hacks to deal with them.

By: clavdivs

clavdivs — Sat, 09 Jun 2001 17:54:11 -0800

the Adware seems cool. But could this program have a ...well valve or by-pass protocol. A back door, open window, dog entry door, loose screen, a Quikset lock, hollow plastic rock, an open garage...sorry, can these programs be by-passed or is that telling.