CheeksMix
CheeksMix t1_j25qdd5 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Experts warn smart toys for children could be collecting user data that might be sold by AmethystOrator
Honest answer: I don’t think most people care about that. I think their concern is exactly as you stated. Personal identifiable information is being shared like it means nothing. Details specifically about you and your child. Your address and other info.
This can all be corroborated with other data from other data sets to make it uncomfortably real. And it happens all the time. Look at the number of spam emails you get with your information included. You didn’t give that info to them. So who did?
Edit: additionally it’s not that the company gathered just that data either. They’re also selling it or in some cases giving it out. I wouldn’t care if it were just that company but they sell that information to people who sell it to anyone. Now you’re getting phone calls from spam numbers from a company you didn’t want your details shared with.
CheeksMix t1_j22nqrz wrote
Reply to comment by true4blue in New app in works to combat viral misinformation by Wagamaga
I think there are two ways to use “misinformation” one is maliciously while the other is incidentally.
Misinformation with an intent to mislead is pretty obviously in the wrong.
Misunderstanding a situation and conveying the incorrect information is pretty clearly okay.
I think a lot of the arguments around misinformation/disinformation stems from this confusion.
CheeksMix t1_j22nfmr wrote
Reply to comment by true4blue in New app in works to combat viral misinformation by Wagamaga
Do you get wrapped up in misinformation a lot?
CheeksMix t1_j3wjmgs wrote
Reply to comment by spankythemonk in Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station 12-in-1 monitor stand wins award. by RenegadeUK
My duuuuude! Look in to fixing your desk setup.
You could end up with carpel tunnel or something else. Monitor stands, monitor risers, and monitor mounts are fantastic for ensuring your posture is proper! Stay healthy, ya know?