tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post4981689285534324581..comments2024-03-28T16:17:08.999+00:00Comments on April Blogging from A to Z Challenge: In Which I Contemplate Divorcing GoogleArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-14018539289570632102012-10-29T18:06:54.042+00:002012-10-29T18:06:54.042+00:00i know what you mean--i have google ads on my blog...i know what you mean--i have google ads on my blog--which i keep thinking i will remove them, since i haven't made a cent on them----at first they put ads according to what my blog may be about--lately i have noticed they are placing ads according to things i have been googling--not liking that!Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-27149926334379429382012-10-29T09:47:44.889+00:002012-10-29T09:47:44.889+00:00The minute you put anything out into the public do...The minute you put anything out into the public domain someone, somewhere knows all about you. Google is by no means the only company with access to all your information and the only way to avoid this is to stay away from the internet<br /><br />The information isn't used for sinister purposes - not yet anyway :-) It's analysed so that companies, like Google, can create better experiences for people using their services and the internet in general. If you've never used Google Analytics you should give it a try. It's amazing what you can glean from it. I love it!<br /><br />Google is great and I think the internet would be an emptier place without it. <br /><br />Excellent, thought-provoking post though!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716061651847932514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-30552344534208356002012-10-28T11:45:42.371+00:002012-10-28T11:45:42.371+00:00Hi Damyanti - I've known about Google knowing ...Hi Damyanti - I've known about Google knowing everything about us - there are so many of us .. but I really am not happy it's sort of aware of what we're doing regardless of whether they're that interested .. <br /><br />Good post and comments - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-53360223297865176842012-10-26T09:53:54.787+00:002012-10-26T09:53:54.787+00:00Google=big brother!Google=big brother!Kims4Himhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040785496374621116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-3005863631209481612012-10-26T09:49:07.617+00:002012-10-26T09:49:07.617+00:00LOL, Great Post! I used to think I had someone sta...LOL, Great Post! I used to think I had someone stalking me, and then I found out about google spiders. Yep, google is everywhere.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-13047731521396914212012-10-26T08:38:19.806+00:002012-10-26T08:38:19.806+00:00For years my friends and family would call me to a...For years my friends and family would call me to answer movie and TV trivia questions. Now that my memory is fading, I love that I can rely on Google for both silly and important info. Yes there are repercussions, but the pros far outweigh the cons for me. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-49089807058010749002012-10-26T04:37:45.986+00:002012-10-26T04:37:45.986+00:00I don't really care if Google watches me. I...I don't really care if Google watches me. I'd feel flattered. I'm of such miniscule importance in the eyes of the world. I look at it this way: at least with Google someone knows where I am because real ppl honestly could care less.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-43360694512500391592012-10-26T03:17:53.829+00:002012-10-26T03:17:53.829+00:00In an ideal world, divorcing Google while still be...In an ideal world, divorcing Google while still being able to navigate all of the sites and apps and be social with ease would be a possibility, but for now, I think that it's just a fantasy because Google has monopolized the internet to a point where they pretty much have a hover over whatever users do and their online activity.<br /><br />I agree with Lee and Tina and now that I just finished watching 'Scandal' on ABC, you know I'm skeptical of surveillance and such, for sure! LOL<br /><br />It's all around us, yes indeed.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-85355993678197387542012-10-25T23:38:17.374+00:002012-10-25T23:38:17.374+00:00I gave up on the illusion long ago that I had any ...I gave up on the illusion long ago that I had any internet privacy. I just pretty much assume that despite my firewall and my settings and all that anything I put out there can and will be found. But you can be found walking to school too and chopped into little pieces without ever going near Google. Sorry. We had a gruesome kidnap/murder thing here very recently and I'm still reeling...<br />Tina @ Life is Good<br />http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-91199443971702148762012-10-25T23:05:07.728+00:002012-10-25T23:05:07.728+00:00Hey Damyanti,
Yes, it's me, Penny the Jack Ru...Hey Damyanti,<br /><br />Yes, it's me, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet star, recently upgraded to superstar status! <br /><br />I like Google and right now I'm using Google Chrome because my human likes to use a browser that is nice and simple. And if you Google "Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet star....", you will see page after page of me, yes me! Arf! Arf! No divorce from Google from this modest dog!<br /><br />klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-51650773993490743332012-10-25T22:18:49.832+00:002012-10-25T22:18:49.832+00:00This seriously gives me the creep. I'd never t...This seriously gives me the creep. I'd never thought of it like this before. But surely Google would never turn on us like that, it's so helpful. I even ask it questions I'm too embarrassed to ask others - it knows way too much!! Cally Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313803959936813426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-83383801911783691052012-10-25T19:53:53.112+00:002012-10-25T19:53:53.112+00:00
I am not married to Google, thank God. I still th...<br />I am not married to Google, thank God. I still think that Google is a good tool.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-6286869269977605582012-10-25T17:43:06.849+00:002012-10-25T17:43:06.849+00:00Hehe, I never thought about those scenarios before...Hehe, I never thought about those scenarios before until I read your experience. <br /><br />I've only been married to Google for ten months (with having Gmail and Blogger account). Otherwise, I use Google to search almost everything. <br /><br />But I'm not getting a divoce from Google anytime soon, I love Google too much. I just have to be more aware of what the heck they're trying to sell me...Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-16013973995014088182012-10-25T16:49:26.878+00:002012-10-25T16:49:26.878+00:00When I get asked if Google can track my location I...When I get asked if Google can track my location I always say NO. I wonder if it logs it anyway.<br />I see no reason to divulge it.<br /><br />I'm the cautious type. I don't use Google mail because it wouldn't block a harassing person. That's not flexibility. Why can't we block undesired mail?<br /><br />I don't like having my work somewhere on Google, so I don't use Google Docs either. They already have access to my blogposts. Paranoid? Possibly, but also very wise in the ways of corporations. I also wonder if Google will become like SKYNET? (Terminator reference)<br /><br />D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-9189730422798496212012-10-25T16:42:22.057+00:002012-10-25T16:42:22.057+00:00I like Google and am happy with it. I am not sure ...I like Google and am happy with it. I am not sure they know that much about me because my life is a strange one of smoke and mirrors, and I seldom know what I am doing or where I am going anyway.Rob Z Toborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570498194207996145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-59653154978948162262012-10-25T16:07:34.568+00:002012-10-25T16:07:34.568+00:00I have nothing to add to what Lee said. The only w...I have nothing to add to what Lee said. The only way to get out from under the constant eye of society is to move a cabin in the middle of nowhere with no power or anything.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-12829400938459348912012-10-25T14:53:22.005+00:002012-10-25T14:53:22.005+00:00I've certainly thought about all of this, but ...I've certainly thought about all of this, but I'm not overly concerned. If Google doesn't get me, someone else will. I have a driver's license, bank accounts, credit cards, loyalty cards, cell phone, and so on. Everything I do is tracked and if I'm going to live in the framework of society I guess that's just the way it's gonna be. It's scary, but the "network of surveillance" covers us all and there are not many places to hide.<br /><br />And like you I'm a techno-dunce and the process described in the article seems a bit much for me. I'll keep it in mind though.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-1884321708510000002012-10-25T14:52:00.493+00:002012-10-25T14:52:00.493+00:00Totally depend on it! I couldn't see divorcing...Totally depend on it! I couldn't see divorcing what would I do then? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-65742164089360154442012-10-25T14:47:51.722+00:002012-10-25T14:47:51.722+00:00Remember back a decade ago when people were worrie...Remember back a decade ago when people were worried about putting too much information online? I think now we've given up the battle. We post photos of our kids and grandkids, we give names, addresses, impossible to hide anything even if we try. And the real thieves are those hacking into our emails and bank accounts, which they'll find regardless of Google. Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-3112024314317769572012-10-25T12:24:09.982+00:002012-10-25T12:24:09.982+00:00I love and rely on Google. I don't use Google...I love and rely on Google. I don't use Google+ although I did open an account on it. It will never take off like facebook so I stick to FB. I didn't know You Tube was part of Google. Blogger, yes. I like it way better than Wordpress or that other one some people are using now...Tumblr I think? I think google and I will be in a codependent relationship forever.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-29192415084570328772012-10-25T12:04:53.824+00:002012-10-25T12:04:53.824+00:00I just feel like in this age there's no runnin...I just feel like in this age there's no running away from having all your information out in the open. And as much as I don't like the idea of that, I really don't have anything to hide!Ghadeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811397676327530873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-60401760826770889822012-10-25T11:46:31.980+00:002012-10-25T11:46:31.980+00:00It's 1984 - big brother really is watching.It's 1984 - big brother really is watching.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-64508230795255700092012-10-25T11:13:45.510+00:002012-10-25T11:13:45.510+00:00When it comes to search engines, Google is king. ...When it comes to search engines, Google is king. Until it gets kicked off its throne, as a full-time writer, I can't divorce it.<br /><br />Jolie du Pre<br /><a href="http://www.preciousmonsters.com" rel="nofollow">Precious Monsters</a>Jolie du Prehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134800013010890881noreply@blogger.com