Antigen Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hi, we know the slogan of Google "don't be evil"... But actually, are you scared from the power that Google have reached? They scan every moment of the "digital" life of an user to make $$$. I admit, their service from Android, Gmail, Chrome etc.... are superlative. But actually, I'm a little doubtful on the future of privacy, because... Google all see... all know! Are you still using Google services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmeunit Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes. They all do it to some extent. And the government is far worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melfster Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes. They all do it to some extent. And the government is far worse. I don't think Government is any worse and google are almost the same in terms of disregard for privacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Oh lord, more of this from you... They're all as bad as each other. However they dropped "don't be evil" last year! MikeChipshop 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 What Google does was clearly stated and their policy changes anounced a few years ago were stated ahead of time. If people were so concerned, or afraid of Google, then they wouldnt be doing as well as they are now. You don't like what Google is doing, there are alternative services just as good. I see people wine and complain all the time but yet, still use Google. Vote with your wallet if you are paranoid about it. I have used Google for a long time and never had an issue with persona/sensitive data being compromised. Same with any of the other big companies. Then again, I dont post a lot of personal/sensitive data online regardless of what company I am dealing with. Its not Google I am concerned with, its people who are out to get your info regardless of what services you use. And any company has the ability to view what you do when you use their services. And here is a big shocker, Google is an ad company and that is where they get most of their revenue. If people dont know their policy and read what they do before they use their services and then get upset/paranoid...no ones fault but their own. You are not forced to start or continue to use their services. Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antigen Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 For example, in their policy I don't understand this word... they can use my photo and my document for all the purpose that they want? When you upload, submit, store, send or receive content to or through our Services, you give Google (and those we work with) a worldwide license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works (such as those resulting from translations, adaptations or other changes we make so that your content works better with our Services), communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute such content. The rights you grant in this license are for the limited purpose of operating, promoting, and improving our Services, and to develop new ones. http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted January 23, 2015 Supervisor Share Posted January 23, 2015 Am I scared of Google? No. HoochieMamma 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DonC Subscriber² Posted January 23, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted January 23, 2015 For example, in their policy I don't understand this word... they can use my photo and my document for all the purpose that they want? Many companies have similar sections in their terms since they've had frustrating claims against them. Consider Flickr for example in that it provides a facility to upload your photos and for other people to see them. They need the following rights for the reasons: "host / store" - so that they the ability to show your photo when you or others visit the site. "reproduce / publish / publicly display / distribute" - so that they actually have the right to show your photo to you and others. "modify / create derivative works" - so that they have the right to create thumbnails of your photo. "publically perform" - so that they can show your videos to you and others. Often people claim that the services are claiming *ownership* of your content but I have yet to see such an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCac Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 For example, in their policy I don't understand this word... they can use my photo and my document for all the purpose that they want? When you upload, submit, store, send or receive content to or through our Services, you give Google (and those we work with) a worldwide license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works (such as those resulting from translations, adaptations or other changes we make so that your content works better with our Services), communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute such content. The rights you grant in this license are for the limited purpose of operating, promoting, and improving our Services, and to develop new ones. http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/ I see the word limited in there. So, basically you telling us to not use any google services? When you start to read policies / warranties / disclaimers, if you take them literally you'd never use anything again in your life. (I, like most people tend to gloss over the small print, so the opinions expressed above are my own and not a general consensus, therefore are liable to be incorrect as well as correct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Som Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 People are far too paranoid HoochieMamma and Anibal P 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted January 23, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted January 23, 2015 All of the services are equally questionable in what they do with your user data, but Google specifically abandoned their creed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natocccp Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Not scared. Yes, using Google services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted January 23, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm really hoping that Spartan will offer a way out of Chrome. MS may mine the data as much as Google, but I'd prefer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Not scared. Because I abandoned them a while ago. When their Skynet goes live and the Terminators are on the hunt, I won't be in their database. +Raze 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeChipshop Member Posted January 23, 2015 Member Share Posted January 23, 2015 If you're scared of Google then you're in for a nasty surprise if you read up on the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 If you're scared of Google then you're in for a nasty surprise if you read up on the government. At the NSA, all the information we collect about you is only used to serve you relevant ads about the Affordable Care Act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antigen Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm not scared from google, but I think that is not a good idea transform the people into product like do from gmail, google search youtube and android os Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm not scared from google, but I think that is not a good idea transform the people into product like do from gmail, google search youtube and android os That's how business works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm not narcissistic enough to believe that google or the government actually cares about me or what i personally do. If only i had the type of personality disorder which would lead one to believe that they are special. remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 don't put your faith in ANY COMPANY and don't fanboy. it's baaad mmmkay Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm not narcissistic enough to believe that google or the government actually cares about me or what i personally do. If only i had the type of personality disorder which would lead one to believe that they are special. You make a really valid point. Google are not "reading your emails" - they are accumulating data to monitor, predict and monetise trends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Raze Subscriber² Posted January 26, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted January 26, 2015 Who is this Google? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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