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No Tinfoil Hat For Me!
I don't wear tinfoil hats; they make me itch. I prefer politically incorrect "chapeau de fourrure." ;-} But enough of the fashion advice, "mes amies!"

Of COURSE your internet habits, television habits, music downloading habits, and even your grocery-buying habits are under some form of scrutiny! The gathered data is most likely used for future purchasing and development purposes. I don't think it's anything to cause an Orwellian "freak out" campaign -- it's likely broad-based, geographic or demograhic, and otherwise "general" in nature. Individuals are too "meaningless" to big business, much like big government, for them to care enough to watch "YOU!" "Big Brother" is probably watching US, as a nameless, faceless, number-less GROUP of consumers. For now, at least. That DOES NOT mean that I like it, or that I support it, but I do believe it's happening -- albeit to a less frightening degree than some have portayed.

But if your dog starts going to late-night meetings and refuses to "speak," let us know. Then, it might be time to worry.
Posted by: Counselor_Beep   Posted on: 02/06/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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