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Originally Posted by scottmandue
If you are on the internet in any form... you are already giving up your privacy.
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Sure, but there are various levels of privacy given up.
For example, you can post stuff here under a handle, like 99.99% of people do. You don't really give up any privacy or private information. Yes, Pelican knows your IP, and could probably ultimately track down where the computer you used is located. Even a third party, if they were interested enough, could eventually get that information (it would take a lot of effort and expense, though)
But, that's not a lot of info, pretty useless.
I'm amazed at the real info people post on FB. Their full name, birthdate, pictures of themselves and their family, their location, their activities, relatives, etc. It's quite a bit of personal info. Who knows where it is being sent, who has access to it, where it is being stored, and how it may be used in the future.
The thing about FB is, you kind of have to use your real name. Otherwise, the purpose is seemingly defeated, your "long lost friends" can't find you if your real name isn't used.