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The Hidden Secrets of Online Quizzes
LegionKK points out a story on PC World, sending along this excerpt: "Ultimately, deciding whether you should take an online quiz comes down to a question of trust: Are you comfortable putting your information — personal or financial — into the owner's hands? Remember, even if you don't directly input data, it can be passed along. Such is the case with Facebook, where just opening an application automatically grants its developer access to your entire profile. And don't assume that the developer isn't going to use the information within. [...] The ads can follow you long after you click away, too. Just look at RealAge, a detailed quiz that assigns you a 'biological age' based on your family history and health habits. The site, a recent investigation revealed, takes your most sensitive answers — those about sexual difficulties, say, or signs of depression — and sells them to drug companies looking to market medications."
I would be the Juggernaut, bitch!
Adidas To Bring Back Sneakernet
This question and the one a couple weeks ago about "I click on 'Remove me from this mailing list' and get even more spam" are the sorts of things I would think we all know about.
Perhaps I should submit an Ask Slashdot about which way I can expect the pointer to move if I move my mouse to the right.
"We shall grapple with the ineffable, and see if we may not eff it after all." - Douglas Adams
You are fine. Now had you mentioned Pelosi the full force of the Government would descend on you like a pack of wolves. (ie Feherty)