[LinuxUsers] Google and Privacy (renamed subject)

[Paul Saenz]

>David Kaiser wrote:
> 
> Paul,  I don't think anyone is "flaming" you,
Actually, I didn't think that people were flaming me either. That was just a general 
statement about what could happen, if people don't take a "social grace" approach
to discussions.

> but in general people are critical of e-mails that contain random and non sequitur arguments,
as I described in my previous reply to Chris Louden, I was not making an argument.
I was expressing my opinion. I made that clear by using the words, "I think."
I believe that it would be more accurate to say that my statement was modified
to mean something that I was not saying. In other words, it was misconstrued.

> so they usually write back to question statements which don't make
> sense.  I've know I've sent out e-mails with opinionated or
> non-justifiable comments and received similar responses.  The larger the
> group, the more you have to explain yourself really well, and provide
> background facts to justify your statements.

Point well taken.... thanks
> 
> I see your suggestion to read your e-mails twice or maybe three times. 
> Honestly, I don't have time for that.

Oh, sorry, that was kind of a tongue in cheek statement. I know I over-emphasized 

my real point, which was just to look at my point, and not to take away from it, or 

add to it, but rather be cognizant of what I am actually saying.

> Might I suggest that you try to
> write an e-mail that I can read just once and obtain the full
> understanding of what you wrote?  It would help by using line breaks and
> paragraphs to show the logic and flow of your thoughts.  (See the one
> long single line you wrote below to see why it's hard to read...)

Once again, point well taken......thanks
> 
> Also, I'm curious, I use a Firefox plugin which blocks what Javascript
> can be loaded from various sites, so I allow the Javascript to load from
> 'youtube.com' for example, but not for 'googleanalytics.com', since
> I don't want my browser identification, etc. sending anything to Google
> Analytics.   There might also be a plugin or firefox rule which blocks
> the storage of, or periodically deletes the various Google tracking
> cookies from the browser memory cache.
> 
> Do you use any of these techniques?  Do you go so far as to remove the
> Google cookies during between browser sessions (or during a session) so
> as to not contribute to a web search history that could be tied to your
> browser?

Yes, I do. I use NoScript:  http://noscript.net/

On the brighter side, I did learn a few things from this thread. Formerly I 
wasn't aware of Google analytics. Therefore, with that info. I will be able 
to enhance my personal anonynimity. Not that I'm in the corner, shivering 
like ren, in ren & stimpy, hidding from the Google police, but, like I said earlier 
it's fun. I guess it's kinda, y'know, like 007, only in real life. LOL 
> 
> It seems to me that Google tells you what information they store on your
> machine and what they collect when you use their services.  If you are
> armed with the right information you can remove that information from
> your computer and cause them to start a new history on your new session
> id.  This should allow you to use their services without having to have
> so much concern about someone having a huge collection of your private
> search history.

Hmmm.....cool. Thanks for adding that.
> 
> Just curious if you've tried those techniques, and what you thought of
> them from a privacy perspective.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> David
> 
Thanks for the constructive criticism Dave. I really appreciate it.A lot of what 
you said, like making the logic of my statements flow, using line breaks and 
paragraphs, and being more accurate about my statements are things that 
I am well aware of. Nevertheless, your points were well taken. I guess I was 
just being to lazy and rushed to actually put them into practice. I will make 
necessary changes adjustments.

Thanks
Paul

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