"The FCC can prohibit manufacturers from selling radios that transmit on illegal frequencies, but it would have trouble shutting down a Web site distributing software that does the same thing."
Hmm, I have a hard time believing our government would have trouble shutting down anything. The FCC has been able to put the squeeze on just about anyone and anything they feel like that is even remotly involved in the transmission of "communications"
Some people act like internet sites are the only people collecting personal data.
Did you ever use a "Club Card"? Heck, credit card companies have been giving away your personal information for decades based on your spending habits. We shouldn't pick on targeted internet ads like it's a new problem, its just a whole lot cheaper than mass mailing samples of toilet paper to a million people - this way than can target only those that wipe.
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"The FCC can prohibit manufacturers from selling radios that transmit on illegal frequencies, but it would have trouble shutting down a Web site distributing software that does the same thing."
Hmm, I have a hard time believing our government would have trouble shutting down anything. The FCC has been able to put the squeeze on just about anyone and anything they feel like that is even remotly involved in the transmission of "communications"
Some people act like internet sites are the only people collecting personal data. Did you ever use a "Club Card"? Heck, credit card companies have been giving away your personal information for decades based on your spending habits. We shouldn't pick on targeted internet ads like it's a new problem, its just a whole lot cheaper than mass mailing samples of toilet paper to a million people - this way than can target only those that wipe.