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!
Nobody kicks a dead cat
Value Hiker
7/23/2012 9:04:05 AM
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.
Re: Nobody kicks a dead cat
driven
7/23/2012 10:02:11 AM
Google may be a company of thieves -- but I have to admit I am addicted to its data. I use google maps all the time, even as I complain about how I can see my car in my driveway.
Google has chutzpah, that's for sure. And we willingly give it much of the info it collects. So go figure: thieves or a clever, clever company.
Re: Nobody kicks a dead cat
Drivewaygirl
7/23/2012 2:47:05 PM
Very funny insight Marvin. Made me laugh. What is hard to understand is how can we all agree Google is overstepping -- and yet contunue to use it as our default browser? Go figure!
Theft is theft
tokyogai
7/23/2012 3:35:52 PM
It seems to me if they are taking data without permission, it is theft. Some countires have laws to protect privacy and data. I say shame ofn Google.
GOOGLE IS OUTRAGEOUS FOR ITS INVASION OF PRIVACY BUT PIKERS IN COMPARISON WITH MURDOCH. WILL HE FINALLY SELL HIS TAINTED NEWSPAPERS IN LONDON? TO THE RUSSIANS WHO ALREADY OWN TWO DAILIES . AND THEN SELL THE WSJ AND POST?
Howard,
Murdoch most certainly is one of a kind.
A significant number of his comments are just totally beyond the realm of plasubility today.
Ashish.
Very funny post Marvin!
back2basicz
7/31/2012 8:31:43 PM
Marvin,
Its often said ,that the job of a comedian is the hardest job in the world.
And you do it,spectacularly well here!
I for one agree wholeheartedly with amazement at Googles Business model and in particular how they've made it cool to collect as much Info on a person as they can and sell it on to whoever wants it.
Keep up the good work!
Ashish.
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