tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post1923447479462204806..comments2024-03-29T06:18:48.509-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Sorry, but I don't give out personal informationPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-21271817155839383522014-05-16T10:35:23.171-07:002014-05-16T10:35:23.171-07:00At our local Verizon store they always ask for you...At our local Verizon store they always ask for your name when you walk in the door. When its your turn to be served, they will call out your full name loudly. The young man right in front of me told the clerk with the clipboard his name, I. P. Freely. Most of us have heard this old joke before but apparently not the young clerk who called it loudly several times. I imagine he never did that again.Sheryl at WovenDreamsFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210058750152836720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-81359301998446950322014-05-15T18:04:13.326-07:002014-05-15T18:04:13.326-07:00Great point here. The other day, I was asked for m...Great point here. The other day, I was asked for my phone number and I did give it, even though my 'gut' told me not to. No more personal info given out when I purchase something. If they want your money, they won't insist on the info. If they insist, walk out the door with the product left on the counter. They'll get the message.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-12412688351536299062014-05-14T10:32:49.642-07:002014-05-14T10:32:49.642-07:00I loved this article and the comments are great. ...I loved this article and the comments are great. I just finished reading a novel by Patrick Ord called "The Curtain" about this very thing. The manipulative techniques used by these data miners will have everyone cutting up their "courtesy" cards, closing their FB and Twitter accounts and stashing large wads of cash in their mattress.<br />It was a free Kindle download on Amazon -- if you don't mind Amazon tracking your every move. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-53412572863409926252014-05-13T20:08:39.920-07:002014-05-13T20:08:39.920-07:00Just do what I do. Ask the cashier for their pho...Just do what I do. Ask the cashier for their phone number, address, etc. That USUALLY works (although I have had a few of them actually answer! )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-42579712474637272232014-05-13T16:43:15.481-07:002014-05-13T16:43:15.481-07:00When you don't want to carry a bunch of cash, ...When you don't want to carry a bunch of cash, YES! And now my wife - who works at a grocery store - has to have her paycheck deposited in her bank account. HAS to! Every way you turn they're getting you! --Fred in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-52113186640080487862014-05-13T16:40:37.185-07:002014-05-13T16:40:37.185-07:00We have 3 grocery store chains in our town, and al...We have 3 grocery store chains in our town, and all of them require your name, phone number, address, etc., and a purchase card, or you don't get their discounts. I don't care what they claim is the reason for this, it's nothing less than bribery! It shouldn't be allowed. --Fred in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-56302228212124391682014-05-13T16:32:32.386-07:002014-05-13T16:32:32.386-07:00Many people in Canada claimed they had "good ...Many people in Canada claimed they had "good health care for all citizens," too. We have friends and relatives who live in Canada (all honest, conservative people), and they tell us they do NOT have "good" health care in Canada. Just the opposite! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-2935441399291351432014-05-13T14:14:38.279-07:002014-05-13T14:14:38.279-07:00You still use a debit card?
Just MeYou still use a debit card?<br /><br />Just MeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-91315758105186832062014-05-13T11:21:27.530-07:002014-05-13T11:21:27.530-07:00Where ever possible I use the self check out lines...Where ever possible I use the self check out lines at W stores.al-Mart, Home Depot and KrogerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-28719990622186913152014-05-13T10:37:39.008-07:002014-05-13T10:37:39.008-07:00Love that! Let's them know what we think of t...Love that! Let's them know what we think of the current economy as well. It's a wonder more of us aren't in boxes. Sheesh!<br />Jan @ Another Hatchett Jobhttp://www.anotherhatchettjob.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-34084620250752819732014-05-13T07:20:09.000-07:002014-05-13T07:20:09.000-07:00You're lucky you don't share a border with...You're lucky you don't share a border with a third world country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-23959778290694806862014-05-12T23:18:02.456-07:002014-05-12T23:18:02.456-07:00Several months ago I received coupons for things I...Several months ago I received coupons for things I frequently bought from Frys. I was using my parents reward number so they could get the gas discount. They were sent to MY address. The only way they could have gotten that address is to be mining data off the debit card I was using to make purchases. I do not shop at Fry's any more and have let them know why. They promised up and down that they did not use my cards data but without using the card data they wouldn't even have my name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-38973210711336577082014-05-12T18:17:59.158-07:002014-05-12T18:17:59.158-07:00I always seem to get in trouble when these things ...I always seem to get in trouble when these things happen. I tend respond rather quickly with my name: I. P. Freely and I need these boxes because I am moving to college at WhatsamataU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-68418161019064704842014-05-12T17:24:02.265-07:002014-05-12T17:24:02.265-07:00I live in New Zealand. We are not being forced to ...I live in New Zealand. We are not being forced to answer questions or fined. I have not heard of this happening in Austalia. Please check the reliability of sources. We do, however, have good health care for all citizens. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-59308894922550153282014-05-12T16:05:31.511-07:002014-05-12T16:05:31.511-07:00it has always bothered me a little bit to be decep...it has always bothered me a little bit to be deceptive about this, having read the whole post over on The Organic Prepper, I have to agree with her that being honest is a good thing, not to mention this is a way to hopefully get these poor cashiers to think twice about what they are doing. Just consider how many SS officers swore up and down they were only doing their job!!! Didn't fly then, shouldn't fly now.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05354638313869681651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11469075389864991502014-05-12T15:57:10.181-07:002014-05-12T15:57:10.181-07:00Hey, that's a good idea. I'll give them t...Hey, that's a good idea. I'll give them the name of a nefarious politician......<br /><br /><br />Steve Davis<br />Anchorage, AlaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-84457931649030648532014-05-12T15:30:17.421-07:002014-05-12T15:30:17.421-07:00Gosh sorry to be the wet blanket but after 35 year...Gosh sorry to be the wet blanket but after 35 years in the insurance industry several of those in fraud investigations, I can't help but equate a need to know things with the ACA. Grocery store cards tell them if you are eating prohibited food, did you buy a saw - we may want to limit your coverage for home accidents - as I said - sorry - you all were much funnier! :)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209722078916803400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-8339031302538830412014-05-12T14:43:34.897-07:002014-05-12T14:43:34.897-07:00It's happening everywhere - Party Store, HH Gr...It's happening everywhere - Party Store, HH Gregg, - they all seem VERY surprised that I don't want to share my info. I feel like I am turning into my grandma.<br /><br />Will try the Valerie Jarrett one next time...that was a scathingly brilliant idea.Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-46708941019318073352014-05-12T14:12:32.053-07:002014-05-12T14:12:32.053-07:00I'm "LOL"ing here.
Just MeI'm "LOL"ing here.<br /><br />Just MeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-89138374799220028512014-05-12T14:07:55.346-07:002014-05-12T14:07:55.346-07:00BWAHAHAHA!!! I'm laughing like crazy over thi...BWAHAHAHA!!! I'm laughing like crazy over this comment!!! So funny.<br /><br />Just Me<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-24543773787634891672014-05-12T13:56:43.881-07:002014-05-12T13:56:43.881-07:00Oh my goodness the comments are quite hilarious!! ...Oh my goodness the comments are quite hilarious!! But seriously it is our right not to have to give out our information to anybody! If the business persists to be "nosy" then this consumer will find it somewhere else without all the questions. If the gov't wants to find out information about ya they have the avenues without the help of local businesses. <br />Love this write....keep em comin!M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-70390807870235292672014-05-12T13:51:03.363-07:002014-05-12T13:51:03.363-07:00LOL!!!!!LOL!!!!!M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-49468886966877701732014-05-12T13:00:09.584-07:002014-05-12T13:00:09.584-07:00ROFL. I *always* give a false name to mess up thei...ROFL. I *always* give a false name to mess up their intrusive data-mining efforts. The best defense is shopping at places that don't data mine. SwampWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08395051552137680646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-58126394551559792302014-05-12T12:39:21.005-07:002014-05-12T12:39:21.005-07:00I once told a clerk: Valerie Jarrett, 202-456-1414...I once told a clerk: Valerie Jarrett, 202-456-1414 - she didn't even blink an eye. The man in back of me snickered. (I bought chicken feed and a rake.)Chickenmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978826295959619815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-71694637025476930512014-05-12T12:38:52.547-07:002014-05-12T12:38:52.547-07:00this comment made me laugh the most, yep there cer...this comment made me laugh the most, yep there certainly are advantages to that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05354638313869681651noreply@blogger.com