Subject headings - and personal information...
James Waddick (Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:10:46 PDT)
Hello Everyone,
I would never feel comfortable giving out my street address and/or
phone number especially on a ongoing basis.? I have found that
simply joining a club can open a person up to an seemingly endless
array of spam, not to mention compromising privacy/safety?if your
message gets published and read by the public.?
Dear Celeste,
My daughter used to have a signature block that said "Privacy
is dead, get over it". All too true.
With every email I get from PBS and elsewhere I get every
one's email address. With a quick Google search, the first hit gave
me your full name and phone number,. The next hit lead me to what
kind of fruits trees you grow. Also your membership in a couple of
societies.
The next Google got me your home address and a Google Map of
your house including a street view, but I couldn't quite read your
license plate number.
The next Google gave me your half marathon score and I didn't
follow up the Census info or confirm if any of the face book entries
were you.
I assure you I am not a rocket scientist,or a stalker, but I
could probably get similar info and more from most messages.
Yes "Privacy is dead, get over it". A pro could find a LOT
more and probably some scary details.
All I ask for is some idea of where a respondent is growing
your bulbs- city, state, soil, temps.. some hint instead of just
'here'. Obviously this is not for you, but there are plenty of
instances.
Best Jim W. -letting it all out in the open.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +