tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post8380630531638511322..comments2024-03-19T05:03:19.939-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Divorcing FacebookPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-72554646772878254872016-05-01T10:42:08.365-07:002016-05-01T10:42:08.365-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.joycekenwilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03002602597976438638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-40633199863476738272012-02-08T09:33:52.795-08:002012-02-08T09:33:52.795-08:00Me too. Ghostery is awesome.Me too. Ghostery is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-59011448837819727172012-02-06T18:30:40.612-08:002012-02-06T18:30:40.612-08:00I disconnected from Face Book a year ago. Its not...I disconnected from Face Book a year ago. Its not easy, every few days I would get a message saying I contacted someone on FB, which of course keeps the acct open. I reopened a FB account recently. I am careful of who I allow on there, but my concern with Google's intrusiveness is growing. From cell phones, cable TV, and the internet, gathering information is the real money maker these days.Paulhttp://saltcreeklife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-19493066639786478682012-02-04T06:54:44.311-08:002012-02-04T06:54:44.311-08:00Thank you for all the good conversation and sugges...Thank you for all the good conversation and suggestions. I loaded up Firefox and Ghostery last night (and am very happy with both) am debating relocating my own blog to WordPress - or, I suppose, even paying the registration fee and getting my own address.<br /><br />I've also been more and more troubled with Facebook of late. It's getting ugly. I don't typically discuss politics usually because it's not as if such conversations change anyone's mind; the fact I have it thrown in my face blatant and sarcastically does not really add to my day.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-21407591958835981992012-02-02T09:19:34.415-08:002012-02-02T09:19:34.415-08:00I deactivated my FB account last year after the PO...I deactivated my FB account last year after the POTUS held his fundraiser at FB headquarters and Zuckerberg was all over his favorite swine (Wilbur). I had to do some searching but did find very hidden the same stuff that Don is using and then was very careful not to hit anything related to FB.<br />As far as Google. I try not to search while logged in to my account. I have a blog, but it is not on the searches, it is just so my family and friends can stay updated. I did join a couple of blogs, yours and Enola's. I use Firefox browser and Yippy search. They have a browser which I have but I could not get used to it.<br />We just have to be cautious in what we do and clear cookies frequently. That is why is always post as "anonymous" and sign off as. PaintedmooseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-17937809847223394212012-01-31T13:50:34.417-08:002012-01-31T13:50:34.417-08:00Until about three years ago I refused to even conn...Until about three years ago I refused to even connect to the internet.<br /><br />I finally had to do it for our business, but we don't have a web page and certainly no Facebook.<br /><br />In fact, my only experience with FB was very costly....cost me my first computer, in fact.<br /><br />I got a message from someone I loved, who'd been at death's door and was not expected to recover. It was a twelve year old girl, asking me to visit her FB page and in my joy and surprise I clicked, thinking it would be safe since I didn't intend to join, sign in or do anything but look to see the good news about the little girl.<br /><br />Unfortunately it was a bogus message and my computer's security program was de-activated by the perps, who also loaded me up with multiple trojans and more. It was a mess...and all from a single click.<br /><br />I could count on one hand the number of financial transactions I've made online. I buy my security program that way and do business with one entity from time to time, but no paying bills or automatic account transactions.<br /><br />I think the internet is a wonderful thing in many respects, but its risks and burdens will, I think, prove to outweigh its benefits in the end.<br /><br />A. McSpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-51991994106951670272012-01-31T10:37:45.381-08:002012-01-31T10:37:45.381-08:00I am glad to hear he left. I did so a few years ag...I am glad to hear he left. I did so a few years ago, before all the privacy concerns got rampant. It is a pain to leave and obviously they do that on purpose. Really, more and more, I entertain divorcing Google. But that means my blog and email accounts...which of course is tricky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-23206555251417842692012-01-31T09:04:13.330-08:002012-01-31T09:04:13.330-08:00Not long ago you could delete your account as long...Not long ago you could delete your account as long as you did not reopen it. If you did all your stuff was there. But they had a way to contact them and have them take it all down. See wonder why they got rid of those options?<br />JaniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-90787336813887925322012-01-30T18:47:28.798-08:002012-01-30T18:47:28.798-08:00Great Info to know. Implemented Ghostery and Ixqui...Great Info to know. Implemented Ghostery and Ixquick myself. Now to figure out a replacement for google stuffAaron Thomashttp://wokokon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-8121221731784888672012-01-30T16:41:52.930-08:002012-01-30T16:41:52.930-08:00The European Union has passed legislation to force...The European Union has passed legislation to force Facebook and Google to PERMANENTLY delete user account information due to these very issues. They are not required to do so here in America. :-( FB's overreach and the govt's inability to enforce any real privacy are of grave concern and should be for everyone. There's lots of great stuff about FB-- it's the only way that my deployed spouse and I can communicate effectively and exchange photos, etc with far flung family members-- but I am VERY afraid of ceding my personaly liberties to the FB devil to do it. :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-50650508656917005782012-01-30T10:49:49.837-08:002012-01-30T10:49:49.837-08:00I use Firefox as my browser. On this browser, I us...I use Firefox as my browser. On this browser, I use an app called Ghostery and it blocks the cookies<br /><br />Google Adsense<br />Google+1<br />Google ANALytics<br />Google FriendConnect<br /><br />and many more.<br /><br />Check it out for yourself at:<br /><br />http://www.ghostery.com/aboutMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967355941603195101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-80683255365259641052012-01-30T09:51:32.170-08:002012-01-30T09:51:32.170-08:00I have been very tempted to get rid of Facebook as...I have been very tempted to get rid of Facebook as of lately. I got rid of Google Chrome due to issues I had with their privacy policy or lack thereof. Facebook is starting to give me the same concerns. This and being so connected to people is driving me crazy. People now expect you to be available 24/7 and I don't think that this is healthy. Certainly is giving me more to think about with having Facebook. Thanks!Living Life in Rural Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044963997405099742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-25410581461326317802012-01-30T09:32:07.874-08:002012-01-30T09:32:07.874-08:00I just ignore the politics. But it would make it ...I just ignore the politics. But it would make it difficult as a business.<br /><br />Wall Street Journal had a series of articles a little while ago on online privacy issues. Facebook and Google are very visible elements of the problem, but I am not sure that they are even the worst ones out there.russell1200https://www.blogger.com/profile/16258915475311426433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-50299532590765048612012-01-30T08:47:55.372-08:002012-01-30T08:47:55.372-08:00From the Husband of the Boss.
I surely understand...From the Husband of the Boss.<br /><br />I surely understand the problems with Google as well. Unfortunately, they are even more ubiquitous than Facebook. Short of getting off the internet all together, I have to satisfy myself with concerns about Google privacy by not using their search engine (I use Ixquick, which doesn't record your IP address), and a Firefox addon which makes cookie removal very easy. It's pretty much hopeless in this day and age to avoid all tracking. It's a sign of our times - not that these companies do this, but that we all put up with it.Husband of the Bossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-1321407325963132852012-01-30T07:41:53.963-08:002012-01-30T07:41:53.963-08:00You're currently running programming for this ...You're currently running programming for this site using<br />multiple google products!<br /><br />Google Adsense<br />Google+1<br />Google ANALytics<br />Google FriendConnect<br /><br />Everything that gets posted on your site, and anyone who has a friendconnect account, is being datamined, shared, and stored for later use.<br /><br />Take Heed!<br /><br />Nothing FREE, is truly free!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-60756561251284108612012-01-30T06:27:13.242-08:002012-01-30T06:27:13.242-08:00Okay...I agree wholeheartedly! Get rid of it!
Now...Okay...I agree wholeheartedly! Get rid of it!<br /><br />Now what are you going to do about Google?<br />The new One Policy becomes effective 3/1/12<br />and effectively is changed to let you know...<br />We will use your info, and NO we won't SELL it,<br />we're using it and giving it away for FREE!<br /><br />Dear Google user,<br /><br />We're getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that's a lot shorter and easier to read. Our new policy covers multiple products and features, reflecting our desire to create one beautifully simple and intuitive experience across Google.<br /><br />From Google:<br />We believe this stuff matters, so please take a few minutes to read our updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at googledotcom/policies. These changes will take effect on March 1, 2012. <br /><br /><br />one big family of info sharing....transparency...<br />even when you use the search engine...or enter onto ANY site that uses their features....which if they're sharing, is vast! All for Free! UGH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-74878235469241979162012-01-30T05:57:44.151-08:002012-01-30T05:57:44.151-08:00I knew there was a reason I didn't want to be ...I knew there was a reason I didn't want to be part of Facebook! I have resisted and wondered what all the fuss (excitement) is about. Facebook seems to take up way too much time that could be otherwise productively employed by both the young and old. Thanks for sharing this, I'll be passing it on to my children to show them WHY I think Facebook is a bad idea. Privacy is more important than all that connectedness, which can be accomplished in other less intrusive ways.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-71174638946713833422012-01-30T05:39:26.537-08:002012-01-30T05:39:26.537-08:00I've never had a facebook account, and took &q...I've never had a facebook account, and took "grief" from<br />family and friends for it. I had a youtube login that I deactivated long ago, but noticed that when I went to youtube to view a video my gmail address showed up as though I'd signed into youtube. So now I make sure I'm not logged in when going there. I may have to close out my gmail account. ?? and not use google. but does that mean others aren't monitoring us too? Too many connections to our ever increasing government.<br />Steve<br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-23711171020262830502012-01-30T03:36:00.115-08:002012-01-30T03:36:00.115-08:00Well that's disturbing! I have a Facebook acco...Well that's disturbing! I have a Facebook account with nothing on it only because I was required to set one up to serve as an administrator for the page we maintain at the non-profit I work with. <br /><br />It's quite alarming to think that my personal information is being tracked, even with that little involvement! <br /><br />I'm already on several watch lists anyway, though, so I don't know why I bother even being annoyed over this new revelation. :0PJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749612769351728802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-63346415612328596522012-01-30T02:56:33.212-08:002012-01-30T02:56:33.212-08:00I have used FB to find friends from High School, a...I have used FB to find friends from High School, and to stay connected to family back home. Many folks just don't post very often. Can't you just stop posting??<br /><br />I know that is what I would do. Thanks for bring up this topic.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800149852939042454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-29147989484478306152012-01-30T00:48:47.897-08:002012-01-30T00:48:47.897-08:00My biggest issue about quitting Facebook is that m...My biggest issue about quitting Facebook is that my young adult kids use it as a way to send me pics, etc. and keep me updated on what they are doing.Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-69227746308884335882012-01-29T23:15:41.797-08:002012-01-29T23:15:41.797-08:00I have been considering deleting my Facebook accou...I have been considering deleting my Facebook account, purely because it is such a popularity contest, it addicts you and you end up wasting a lot of your time on it, and I can't believe the things that people post (including myself - and I do try to watch myself but when I'm fired up off goes my rant!). The biggest trouble is that I do need it for my business, keeping customers informed of what event I am shooting next, and for them to let me know where they would like me to be. I don't think I can delete my personal account without deleting my page (if I can, and someone can let me know how, that would be great!) But yes, it seems to be encroaching on our security and privacy far too much these days.Michahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585008845765873770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-72035896963870718282012-01-29T21:22:52.172-08:002012-01-29T21:22:52.172-08:00I have never been involved with facebook and I don...I have never been involved with facebook and I don't understand the fascination with it. I believe we are tracked lots of other ways on computers, also. It is scary what strangers can find out about you without much digging at all. Don is smart to get out. I wish my girls weren't involved with it like they are. They are grown women, running their own households, so I have very little say. I think it will end up biting a lot of people in the behind down the road.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430065113036026350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-58813938680613503412012-01-29T21:21:45.380-08:002012-01-29T21:21:45.380-08:00The same thing is happening with google and you ca...The same thing is happening with google and you can't opt out of all the great features they are using to track you and sell your info. <br />I don't blame google much but they are driving away the most savy users by this intrusive policy. <br />I will move my Blog to wordpress and eliminate google as much as I can on the internet. I'll move it again if needed, but this really screws with the folks that have business and set sites. <br />Perhaps if we don't play the game. We won't have to play theese games.Adventures in Self Reliancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992613362743785392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11765806620219025112012-01-29T21:01:34.318-08:002012-01-29T21:01:34.318-08:00I chose the road less traveled by not joining Face...I chose the road less traveled by not joining Facebook. It is 'Urban Revolution' here, but kids do have it. I think advertisers can get tracking info to help their bottom dollar.<br />-K in OK <><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com