Ted Rall for July 19, 2013
July 17, 2013
July 22, 2013
Transcript:
Nordstrom Department Store tracked shoppers' movements by targeting their phones' wi-fi signals. But Nordstrom posted a notice telling their customers about it. And their customers complained. So Nordstrom stopped it. (Man: This is outrageous! An American is entitled to privacy- which counter I visit isn't Nordstrom's business!) (Woman: Absolutely right, sir. It's history!) You can see where this is going. (Man: Here in the parking lot, our privacy rights come to an end. Want accountability? Go back inside Nordstrom!)
Nebulous Premium Member almost 11 years ago
So keep your phone’s wifi turned off. Then the battery doesn’t run down as quickly. Oh, and Nordstrom can’t track you.
wcorvi almost 11 years ago
The Manning case has made us realize that the enemy is … the American people!
William Bednar Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Turn off the WiFi? What about the GPS? Stores can use that to track you as well. Answer? Turn off the phone completely, and take out the battery! Maybe then, just maybe, no one can track you? Of course, big Gov. will send in a swat team to see why your phone signal suddenly died.
I Play One On TV almost 11 years ago
24/7 observation by government and private business has been occuring since well before Mr. Obama or Mr. Holder took office. I think that’s Mr. Rall’s point.
Fourcrows almost 11 years ago
The ultimate goal of advertisers is to create a profile for each individual person based on their shopping, travel, and web browsing habits. Once this is created, anytime you approach a mall or shopping center, you can receive texts or push alerts advertising products you are most likely to buy (you don’t need wifi or gps for this, just have your phone on to receive a call). Eventually, electronic posters will run ads specifically geared to catch YOUR attention as you approach them. They believe this is what people want. And of course, the government has access to all of this gathered information as well.
Randolph Larrabee almost 11 years ago
Can we stop arguing about Dem vs. Rep? The gov’t is out of control. The gov’t is too big. Both political parties are to blame.
Ted Rall creator almost 11 years ago
Nordstrom isn’t the problem. To the contrary, they were responsive. The government is the issue.
Ted Rall creator almost 11 years ago
Fat, too!