Well,
My wife feels that our home computer, or computers in general tend to be much more responsive when I ( programmer for some time ) work with them, then when she ( knows just the basics ) uses it.
At first I though it was just a subjective impression caused my her lack of understanding for the workings of the system. But, when I really though about the different approach we have in working with the computer, I think I found the true cause. Here goes:
I know extremely many details about the machine and software and can overcome small issues, like an option in a program not working properly or a setting in Control Panel, swiftly and without seeing that as an issue. On the other hand, my wife or an non-tech, has no idea about were he may find a solution, or even look for a solution, as long as he was taught how to solve that particular problem.
So, coming back to your post, people that learn haow to operate a computer will always feel mood swings from the system when they encounter "Unexpected errors".
If everybody used a list of acceptable senders, I doubt there will be much space for spam. Most other solutions whould require some form of central control, which I'm against. The only issue is with mail coming from people you don't have in the address book yet. I guess the combination of a private and a public e-mail account is the solution we all use given the technology now. Couldn't this be a solution for everyone ? Ok.... at least most:)
Well, I went through the same way of thinking as you. But lately when all these privacy issues seem to came more and more to out attention it seems we should defend it. Personally I hope that if I start using signing / encrypting and get my friends to do the same, I've helped the privacy advocates a little. I say this because I loath the idea " If you are honest, what do you have to hide? ". I lived in a communist country and I know what it meens government control and I don't want other contries to go on that path. I agree it's a hassle to use PGP. But I think that only when we get used to security measures on a daily basis we can make the system more secure. Think about how you'd feel for someone to read ALL your e-mail. It didn't happen to me but I knew people who did it.
I think the way the theory goes is: mass causes gravity which causes space-time curvature. It's not space-time curvature that holds us on Earth, it's gravity. Einstein found out that there are other effects of gravity which can only be explained if gavity causes a curvature of space-time.
I'm not a physisist, but I like this part of science.
The only solution I see is the separation of the personal details and ID's.
Like usernames: they identifie you, but don't give access to your personal information.
The guvernment has, as should have your personal information. But I think a system could be made so everybody else( banks, shops, tube companies) only get your ID are not allowed to have your private information unless with direct consent from you.
And for law enforcement you can always allow the combination of the databases with a warrant if you are a suspect and there is a "probable cause".
We know the technology can easily allow data mining. Are we unable to divese a system that can be robust to unapprouved data mining ?
Just my 2c
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Thanks for the tip.
You are right. Probably the court will establish "what can be considered spam and what not" on a case by case bases.
I just don't want to see another dragnet thrown over e-mail traffic.
ALL "unsolicited mail" == SPAM ? What you think ?
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I have a problem with the term "unsolicited mail". How can you distinguish between legitimate business propositions ( job seeker, partnership, etc. ) and SPAM ?
Shouldn't the law cover this somehow ?
Thanks for your input.
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Well,
My wife feels that our home computer, or computers in general tend to be much more responsive when I ( programmer for some time ) work with them, then when she ( knows just the basics ) uses it.
At first I though it was just a subjective impression caused my her lack of understanding for the workings of the system. But, when I really though about the different approach we have in working with the computer, I think I found the true cause. Here goes:
I know extremely many details about the machine and software and can overcome small issues, like an option in a program not working properly or a setting in Control Panel, swiftly and without seeing that as an issue. On the other hand, my wife or an non-tech, has no idea about were he may find a solution, or even look for a solution, as long as he was taught how to solve that particular problem.
So, coming back to your post, people that learn haow to operate a computer will always feel mood swings from the system when they encounter "Unexpected errors".
:)) Cool solution. Couldn't keep back the praise.
Take Care,
Richard
If everybody used a list of acceptable senders, I doubt there will be much space for spam. Most other solutions whould require some form of central control, which I'm against. :)
The only issue is with mail coming from people you don't have in the address book yet.
I guess the combination of a private and a public e-mail account is the solution we all use given the technology now.
Couldn't this be a solution for everyone ? Ok.... at least most
I think the possibilities are great and as you said the RFID is inevitable. But we must remember that you can still buy with cash if you want to.
/. 'ers.
An off switch is not enough, because there can be enough peer pressure for you to have no choice but to accept the lack of privacy.
Maybe a law might help, I don't know what the solution is so I keep reading
The future is beautifull as long is not left at the mercy of idiots.
Well, I went through the same way of thinking as you. But lately when all these privacy issues seem to came more and more to out attention it seems we should defend it.
Personally I hope that if I start using signing / encrypting and get my friends to do the same, I've helped the privacy advocates a little. I say this because I loath the idea " If you are honest, what do you have to hide? ".
I lived in a communist country and I know what it meens government control and I don't want other contries to go on that path.
I agree it's a hassle to use PGP.
But I think that only when we get used to security measures on a daily basis we can make the system more secure.
Think about how you'd feel for someone to read ALL your e-mail. It didn't happen to me but I knew people who did it.
I think the way the theory goes is: mass causes gravity which causes space-time curvature.
It's not space-time curvature that holds us on Earth, it's gravity.
Einstein found out that there are other effects of gravity which can only be explained if gavity causes a curvature of space-time.
I'm not a physisist, but I like this part of science.
The only solution I see is the separation of the personal details and ID's. Like usernames: they identifie you, but don't give access to your personal information. The guvernment has, as should have your personal information. But I think a system could be made so everybody else( banks, shops, tube companies) only get your ID are not allowed to have your private information unless with direct consent from you. And for law enforcement you can always allow the combination of the databases with a warrant if you are a suspect and there is a "probable cause". We know the technology can easily allow data mining. Are we unable to divese a system that can be robust to unapprouved data mining ? Just my 2c
:)) Thanks for the tip. You are right. Probably the court will establish "what can be considered spam and what not" on a case by case bases. I just don't want to see another dragnet thrown over e-mail traffic.
I have a problem with the term "unsolicited mail". How can you distinguish between legitimate business propositions ( job seeker, partnership, etc. ) and SPAM ? Shouldn't the law cover this somehow ? Thanks for your input.