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Comments Google's Masterful Thievery View Comments: Newest First \| Oldest First \| Threaded View [close this box] << < Page 2 / 2 User Rank Platinum Nobody kicks a dead cat Value Hiker 7/23/2012 9:04:05 AM NO RATINGS Login to Rate For some people, 5 minute fame is more important than personal privacy. Obviously, Google did not feel ashamed about nosing into other people's life - look at the Google logo on the side door of the car. Reply Post Message Messages List Start a Board User Rank Platinum Is Google a Hoarder? Street Smart 7/23/2012 8:54:09 AM NO RATINGS Login to Rate I don't disagree with the concept of your post @Marvin, but I find it fascinating how the underlying data can be the same but what is different is whether we choose to share it or not. You consider the contents of your sock drawer to be nobody's business but your own, but what if there were suddenly a crowdsourcing project built around aggregating sock drawer reports from around the world? That's a silly example but my point is that sometimes you would gladly share your data for the greater good but just don't know anyone wants it. I think Google's philosophy is Collect Everything and Maybe We Can Monetize It Someday. That's nine words to your four, but I think it's appropriate to my model of Google as hoarder! Reply Post Message Messages List Start a Board << < Page 2 / 2 The blogs and comments posted on Investor Uprising do not reflect the views of Investor Uprising, PRNewswire, or its sponsors. Investor Uprising, PRNewswire, and its sponsors do not assume responsibility for any comments, claims, or opinions made by authors and bloggers. They are no substitute for your own research and should not be relied upon for trading or any other purpose.		Latest Blogs Ciena Poised for Telecom Spending Rebound 28 comments Telecom-equipment maker Ciena is a stock trader’s dream, as long as the timing is correct. Spamalot: Attack of the Robocallers 25 comments The FTC is offering a $50,000 cash prize to the person or group that can come up with a solution to those annoying robocalls. Akamai Supports the Cloud 34 comments Akamai is in the middle of four significant tech trends. The Ongoing Saga of Malone vs. Karmazin 13 comments John Malone of Liberty Media will be taking over Sirius XM satellite radio when the existing CEO Mel Karmazin steps down. What's it mean? Utility of a Liberal Arts Degree 16 comments Demand for students of the humanities exists, despite widespread aspersions on the discipline. More Blogs IU Education Resources to help you become a better investor See all educational resources Quick Poll POLL ARCHIVE Investor Uprising on Twitter follow us Like Us on Facebook Top 10 IU Hot Topics Macro Life Stocks Social Media Beer, Wine & Spirits Joint Ventures Government Consumer/Retail Technology Investment Opinions 25 market-moving companies we're tracking



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Comments Google's Masterful Thievery View Comments: Newest First \| Oldest First \| Threaded View [close this box] << < Page 2 / 2 User Rank Platinum Nobody kicks a dead cat Value Hiker 7/23/2012 9:04:05 AM NO RATINGS Login to Rate For some people, 5 minute fame is more important than personal privacy. Obviously, Google did not feel ashamed about nosing into other people's life - look at the Google logo on the side door of the car. Reply Post Message Messages List Start a Board User Rank Platinum Is Google a Hoarder? Street Smart 7/23/2012 8:54:09 AM NO RATINGS Login to Rate I don't disagree with the concept of your post @Marvin, but I find it fascinating how the underlying data can be the same but what is different is whether we choose to share it or not. You consider the contents of your sock drawer to be nobody's business but your own, but what if there were suddenly a crowdsourcing project built around aggregating sock drawer reports from around the world? That's a silly example but my point is that sometimes you would gladly share your data for the greater good but just don't know anyone wants it. I think Google's philosophy is Collect Everything and Maybe We Can Monetize It Someday. That's nine words to your four, but I think it's appropriate to my model of Google as hoarder! Reply Post Message Messages List Start a Board << < Page 2 / 2 The blogs and comments posted on Investor Uprising do not reflect the views of Investor Uprising, PRNewswire, or its sponsors. Investor Uprising, PRNewswire, and its sponsors do not assume responsibility for any comments, claims, or opinions made by authors and bloggers. They are no substitute for your own research and should not be relied upon for trading or any other purpose.		Latest Blogs Ciena Poised for Telecom Spending Rebound 28 comments Telecom-equipment maker Ciena is a stock trader’s dream, as long as the timing is correct. Spamalot: Attack of the Robocallers 25 comments The FTC is offering a $50,000 cash prize to the person or group that can come up with a solution to those annoying robocalls. Akamai Supports the Cloud 34 comments Akamai is in the middle of four significant tech trends. The Ongoing Saga of Malone vs. Karmazin 13 comments John Malone of Liberty Media will be taking over Sirius XM satellite radio when the existing CEO Mel Karmazin steps down. What's it mean? Utility of a Liberal Arts Degree 16 comments Demand for students of the humanities exists, despite widespread aspersions on the discipline. More Blogs IU Education Resources to help you become a better investor See all educational resources Quick Poll POLL ARCHIVE Investor Uprising on Twitter follow us Like Us on Facebook Top 10 IU Hot Topics Macro Life Stocks Social Media Beer, Wine & Spirits Joint Ventures Government Consumer/Retail Technology Investment Opinions 25 market-moving companies we're tracking



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