Re: [PLUG] do no evil

On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 9:51 AM, TD <delrue.thomas@gmail.com> wrote:

No, you are wrong, Google will steer you towards those companies that generate /them/ the most revenue, not those that will solve your problem.

(I'm a bit sleep deprived so forgive my irateness)
From: Ken Smith
Sent: ‎9/‎12/‎2016 9:41

To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List
Subject: Re: [PLUG] do no evil

Imagine arriving in a new town late night. All of the main street Mom and Pop stores are closed(slackers). Starvation is quickly closing in. In a last ditch effort to save your family, you turn to your cell phone and Google places to eat. Google been tracking your entire journey, Google knows you are on the brink of death. Google is worried about your well being and dedicates all of it's servers to finding you something to eat. Google maps pops up with a McDonald's location and turn by turn instructions to get there. You hit the start button for the directions and are greeted by a reassuring voice.
Salvation
God Bless Google

On Sep 12, 2016 9:25 AM, "Paul Walker" <pjwalker76@gmail.com> wrote:
What "did get us Manhattan and the West Coast" is probably out of the scope of this conversation, but certainly wasn't trinkets.

On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 9:22 AM, Rich Mingin (PLUG) <plug@frags.us> wrote:
It did get us Manhattan and the West Coast. A time honored tradition.

On Sep 12, 2016 9:06 AM, "TD" <delrue.thomas@gmail.com> wrote:
Ah yes, the "if you get me trinkets, you can do whatever you want to me"-approach
From: Ken Smith
Sent: ‎9/‎12/‎2016 8:46
To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List
Subject: Re: [PLUG] do no evil

It's not terrible if it gets me to a McPick 2 asap.

On Sep 12, 2016 8:42 AM, "Paul Walker" <pjwalker76@gmail.com> wrote:
It's terrible because they are selling your location to McDonalds.

On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 8:40 AM, Rich Mingin (PLUG) <plug@frags.us> wrote:
It's terrible because someone is monitoring your location, or because Google is doing it? All cell phone carriers monitor your location 24/7. Apple does it. Microsoft does it (and not just on phones!). I'm not saying it's a non issue, I'm just wondering why you are only calling out Google about it.

On Sep 12, 2016 8:28 AM, "Paul Walker" <pjwalker76@gmail.com> wrote:
The 'do no evil' rule of thumb expired -- google are our new rulers.

Happy Monday :)

On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 8:26 AM, jeff <jeffv@op.net> wrote:
https://twitter.com/musalbas/status/775261347122671616

according to this, Google Maps is on, tracking your location, even if you uninstall it. 'Fix' is to turn off GPS and use it only if/when you need it.

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-Doug