[AuckLUG] Re: Google calenders

[Chilling_Silence]

Karl. wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 01, 2006 at 03:48:52PM +1300, ken at lomax.gen.nz wrote:
>   
>> Uhh, yes it is a big deal! To get a gmail account you have to supply a 
>> phone number of else obtain a number from someone who already has a gmail 
>> account.
>
> (BTW: I agree with providing as little info on the web as is reasonably 
> possible.  Furthermore, I am amused to discover that of all the lists I 
> am on, doing a google search for my email address reveals that only 
> nzlug carelessly shows my address on a public webpage - somewhat 
> sloppy of someone, methinks)
>   
Yeah, Ive noticed that too... Ive also noticed in about 30 seconds I can 
get Kens street address, learn that he uses an 025 Cellphone...

C'mon, if you're going to be paranoid, then careless things like that 
info are going to undo all your good works.

I agree, for some things there is a need for caution, but nobody's 
forcing you to give out legit details to Google, or Hotmail, although 
TradeMe require you do.... Regardless, you're going to leave a trail 
across the internet as you travel.

What are Google going to do with your details? Market relevant 
advertising to you? I personally would rather relevant advertising than 
something irrelevant like **Grow your m3mber 4"s!!!**

I like the idea of a Google calendar, and whilst Im not being forced to 
use it (nor is anybody else), I can see it being of use to many people 
and I applaud the idea :)