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Many Tools of Big Brother Are Up and Running

Posted by michael on from the born-free-and-everywhere-in-chains dept.

wildfrontiersman writes "NY Times article, Many Tools of Big Brother Are Up and Running, quote: 'Because of the inroads the Internet and other digital network technologies have made into everyday life over the last decade, it is increasingly possible to amass Big Brother-like surveillance powers through Little Brother means. The basic components include everyday digital technologies like e-mail, online shopping and travel booking, A.T.M. systems, cellphone networks, electronic toll-collection systems and credit-card payment terminals.' This is too scary. I am now ready for a little less convenience and a little more privacy. How about you?"

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  1. Re:What a sec by stevejsmith · · Score: 3, Funny

    "It's not like I'm doing anything illegal" says the name of the man with the uid of a virus. Maybe in France you aren't, but here in America we have rules. So please, take off your shoes before you enter the house.

  2. uh oh by JeanBaptiste · · Score: 5, Funny

    if they can link my AC postings to my ID then I am screwed

  3. Attitude Adjustment? by Mu*puppy · · Score: 5, Funny
    This is too scary. I am now ready for a little less convenience and a little more privacy. How about you?

    What a dim outlook on life you have. Perhaps you need to spend some time in the Ministry of Love...

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    There's no wrong way, to eat a Rhesus...
  4. Too Late by John+Hasler · · Score: 4, Funny

    > This is too scary. I am now ready for a little
    > less convenience and a little more privacy. How
    > about you?"

    Anomolous behavior will flag you as a "person of interest". Find out what the typical consumer of your age, income and education does and do it.

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    Warning: this article may contain humor, sarcasm, parody, and perhaps even irony. Read at your own risk.
  5. oh no! by vena · · Score: 2, Funny

    you mean the internet isn't secure???

  6. Amazingly original insight to this problem by Rat+Tank · · Score: 0, Funny

    "Those who would give up essential liberty for temporary safety... Damn, forgot that's already been posted about 176 times in this article already hasn't it? Many apologies.