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Originally Posted by Privacy_Matters
Ok, so it goes like this, I Log-on to Facebook, browse a little, and then decide to check the mail.... what do I find?
Hi Samuel,
I'm a writer for the Christian Science Monitor, doing a piece on Information Law and the questionably legality of British Telecom's trial of Phorm on its clients without their knowledge. I was wondering if you'd like to comment on your experience and what has made you join this group for me. I have opinions from industry insiders, but I think it is important for users air their takes on the issue as well.
I can cite you by name or anonymously, whichever you prefer. These are my questions:
1. What about the idea of targeted marketing, ie, an internet service provider taking your "non-personal" data including search history to deliver ads relevant to your interests, is off-putting to you?
2. Some industry professionals and web enthusiasts think that targeted marketing is an inevitable and essential part of Web 2.0, and that getting ads targeted to your interests is actually a good thing. Do you see that side of the argument?
Thanks so much for your time, and please get back to me if you're interested.
Best,
Nida
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Could K*nt be a Christian after all?
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Originally Posted by Bonglet
All dont forget that lots of newspapers have vested interest in phorm hence little to no coverage in the dailies about all the huff and puff that phorm do, i thought we lived in a democracy where we are free to pick and choose what we do and dont like and can say so freely without getting things forced upon us.
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I agree but democracy is being eroded over time as the powers that be, spoon feed us more and more with what they think we want to eat. Often, just like a fussy child eater who doesn't like the taste, it gets forced in the mouth regardless. Because it's good for you (sic)!