Posted by Glydin on June 27, 2006, at 22:50:49
aware of.... I hate that!!!
I’m going through a time where privacy is becoming more important to me. I no longer post a lot of details about myself but I have… here and elsewhere. While it would probably come to no bad consequence, it’s really bothering me.
This is partially coming from the fact I did a Google search on someone I used to be in contact with and found tons of personal information posted publicly. I felt like a voyeur and in a sense, I was. Also, seeing other sites where this site gets "talked about". I am creeped out.
This is not the first time it’s bothered me. I remember having a similar reaction when there was a request to use this site in research by a poster and when the article was done - ever how long ago that was done. I know I changed as to what I felt comfortable posting at the time but it’s easy for me to slip back and forget public IS public AND this mode may be the MOST public EVER. Keeping in mind, I came here when it was a research site… so, this reaction would seem a little strange but I have it.
Not “growing up” with this medium as communication has something to do with it and perhaps makes me less likely to realize the implications AND it’s really easy for me trust - questionably TOO much - when I feel comfortable. I like the boards but us folks that post with are not the only audience. Again, I’m a little weirded out.
Anyone ever have similar thoughts or am I just squirrelly?... Okay, I know I'm squirrelly but does anyone else think about this?
poster:Glydin
thread:662049
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