From what I’ve heard. The latest revelation is that the NSA has been planting agents inside American tech companies to secretly build the so called “back doors” to make it easier for the NSA to spy on what you’re doing. It doesn’t matter what you’re what your electronic device is, or how you use it. There’s a chance the NSA had a hand in developing it and has a way to spy on your use of it.How long before foreign consumers stop buying electronics or computer software for fear of what the American government has done to it? How long before the NSA’s actions are a detriment to American business?
Not to mention an entire generation of young folks growing up with the idea that “privacy” is a sort of archaic value, like “chastity” or “piety” or “reverence toward ancestors.”
No Such Agency could care less what we do or say…theirdevices are set to look for “buzz words or phrases”, not whether you are cheating on your wife with an orangutan(sp)
I remember back in the 1970s when Judy Merrill, the great science fiction writer, said (on the CBC show Ideas) “Privacy is over.” She was right, but ahead of her time.
A friend of ours has been stopped twice, once at the airport coming back from vacation, and once crossing into the US back from a road trip to Canada. On the second occasion, he was take from his car, wife, and kids, and actually handcuffed (though not till they had him in the office — they were always polite) by the border police. His name, you see, happens to be that of a known suspect (I disremember whether criminal or terrorist). And a common sort of English name at that, like Jeffrey Williams. (I won’t mention his real name.) In each case it took less than an hour to clear things up. Fortunately the wanted man has a different middle initial, among other things. He has taken these things as a great joke, and a source of amusing anecdote. I know others who would be outraged and see it all as something dark and malevolent.
OmqR-IV.0 over 10 years ago
You have a “feature” phone as opposed to a “smart” phone.
Yontrop over 10 years ago
Never get a phone that’s smarter than you are.
Jason Allen over 10 years ago
From what I’ve heard. The latest revelation is that the NSA has been planting agents inside American tech companies to secretly build the so called “back doors” to make it easier for the NSA to spy on what you’re doing. It doesn’t matter what you’re what your electronic device is, or how you use it. There’s a chance the NSA had a hand in developing it and has a way to spy on your use of it.How long before foreign consumers stop buying electronics or computer software for fear of what the American government has done to it? How long before the NSA’s actions are a detriment to American business?
Doughfoot over 10 years ago
Not to mention an entire generation of young folks growing up with the idea that “privacy” is a sort of archaic value, like “chastity” or “piety” or “reverence toward ancestors.”
lisapaloma13 over 10 years ago
Oh, they’ve got that information, too.
lisapaloma13 over 10 years ago
That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the fingerprint thing— transmitted directly to the NSA.
magicwalnut Premium Member over 10 years ago
Excellent point!
woodwork over 10 years ago
No Such Agency could care less what we do or say…theirdevices are set to look for “buzz words or phrases”, not whether you are cheating on your wife with an orangutan(sp)
lonecat over 10 years ago
I remember back in the 1970s when Judy Merrill, the great science fiction writer, said (on the CBC show Ideas) “Privacy is over.” She was right, but ahead of her time.
Enoki over 10 years ago
The NSA could have gotten those from the FBI and saved some time…
Enoki over 10 years ago
No they could care less…. A lot less than they currently do! That would be a very good thing for us if they did….
Doughfoot over 10 years ago
A friend of ours has been stopped twice, once at the airport coming back from vacation, and once crossing into the US back from a road trip to Canada. On the second occasion, he was take from his car, wife, and kids, and actually handcuffed (though not till they had him in the office — they were always polite) by the border police. His name, you see, happens to be that of a known suspect (I disremember whether criminal or terrorist). And a common sort of English name at that, like Jeffrey Williams. (I won’t mention his real name.) In each case it took less than an hour to clear things up. Fortunately the wanted man has a different middle initial, among other things. He has taken these things as a great joke, and a source of amusing anecdote. I know others who would be outraged and see it all as something dark and malevolent.