I don't really have any big issues about linking strictly social sites where I don't have to even use a real name despite some risks with the data malevolent parties can glean. But, to link one or more sites daisy-chained to an account where my real shipping address and credit card information -- no thanks.
You'd be surprised at what the unscrupulous can pull just from the data in an uploaded cell phone photo (location, date/time stamp, etc.). I get nervous for other friends on facebook, booklikes, etc. who post out holiday plans and wether or not they are home for the holidays; that's just not information you want everyone to have.
Thank you, this is a great article. I'm overwhelmed at the response. I'm glad people are finally starting to take such matters more seriously in a prime where privacy and online rights are in such hot debate.
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You'd be surprised at what the unscrupulous can pull just from the data in an uploaded cell phone photo (location, date/time stamp, etc.). I get nervous for other friends on facebook, booklikes, etc. who post out holiday plans and wether or not they are home for the holidays; that's just not information you want everyone to have.