EUS
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join:2002-09-10
Montreal, QC
clubs:  | Bound to happen
At least they're more upfront about it. Insomuch as to cover their butts.... |
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tsu9
join:2001-08-17
Wheeling, IL | ...
So, basically, if you value privacy at all, do not obtain service through AT&T. |
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major marco
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join:2003-02-13
Stepford, CA
clubs: | Still Bringing Your World to the NSA
This time with lawsuit proof impunity. But keep giving AT&T your business...they won't violate your rights, pinky swear promise! |
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ib50MbSoon
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| Your World. Observed.
"The changes also state AT&T will track viewing habits of Homezone and U-Verse users," Is this really necessary to catch terrorists? 
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tsu9
join:2001-08-17
Wheeling, IL | reply to EUS
Re: Bound to happen
Eh. Not so much on the latter. It's more important that they disclose that their customers have absolutely no privacy. That disclosure is a "good thing" even if the reason for said disclosure is extraordinarily disturbing. |
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Jigsaw
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said by tsu9  :So, basically, if you value privacy at all, do not obtain service through AT&T. Bingo!They are sick...
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Grail Knight
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Re: Your World. Observed.
No it is really necessary to cover their assets and continue to do business without the government breathing down their necks.
As for catching terrorists you will have to ask the feds.
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fiberguy
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said by ib50MbSoon :"The changes also state AT&T will track viewing habits of Homezone and U-Verse users," Is this really necessary to catch terrorists? ABSOLUTELY NOT! You hit the nail on the head.
Here's the biggest problem I have with it... When a major corporation writes into their privacy policy that they are going to make it easier to deliver your private habbits to the Feds, it just goes to show you there is a very thin line, or lack there of, between corporations and the government..
I wonder if this was one of AT&T's back door deals where they will give the government all the access they need in trade for video franchise. Talk about sell outs... |
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bassthumpa
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Austin, TX | Question...
Just how are cable companies and dish providers prohibited from doing the same? This is the first I've ever heard of that.
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odreian615
join:2006-01-18
Chicago, IL | most websites do this anyway
ebay know about all the kink porn you guys buy  but I think its good it might help get rid of some BS channels in areas where they are not needed |
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dadkins
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA | Uh huh...
Where are all the AT&T sympathizers? |
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Grail Knight
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Re: Your World. Observed.
Forget the terrorism angle for now. It is about money, avoiding lawsuits, and having the Feds on your side.
You will see more of this happening in the coming months IMO.
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CO_Chris
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Re: Uh huh...
said by dadkins :Where are all the AT&T sympathizers? Trying to find another ISP that don't give out there info. |
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TKJunkMail
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Re: Your World. Observed.
said by Grail Knight :Forget the terrorism angle for now. It is about money, avoiding lawsuits, and having the Feds on your side. You will see more of this happening in the coming months IMO. You are right. Many, if not all, ISPs will adopt similar policies in the near future. It protects them from successful lawsuits when complying with government orders. If you don't like it, they are saying sue the government and not us.
And as voters, if you don't like this, get your congresscritter to change the law.
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grandpinaple
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New York, NY | The truth hurts... |
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TKJunkMail
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Re: Question...
said by bassthumpa :Just how are cable companies and dish providers prohibited from doing the same? This is the first I've ever heard of that. Because there is a very specific law on the books that prohibits them from sharing without a COURT order. It was the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984.
»www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c···B9C1.DTL
The Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 stipulates that cable and satellite companies can't collect or disclose information about customers' viewing habits.
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tsu9
join:2001-08-17
Wheeling, IL
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Re: Your World. Observed.
And as voters, if you don't like this, get your congresscritter to change the law.
And, as Congresscritters, they will promptly totally ignore the Will of the People.
'might be cynical, but that's pretty much how things go these days, regardless of who is in office. |
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verolom
join:2002-03-23
Eagleville, PA | reply to Jigsaw
Re: ...
I wonder if providing some sort of anonymous proxy service to AT&T customers will become a pretty enticing business model  |
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Jason Levine
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Re: Your World. Observed.
Not so much ignore the will of the people as redirect the attention of the people.
"Yes, this NSA spying thing is really bad an.... hey, look over there! Married gays burning the flag!!!!!"
The specific distraction will change based on the politician and his party, but the basic tactic remains the same.
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verolom
join:2002-03-23
Eagleville, PA
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Re: Uh huh...
Uhm, here's one. I feel sorry for AT&T No, wait, let me rephrase that, I feel sorry for all AT&T employees who have been and continue to lose their jobs because of some MBA airheads and idiot consultants. |
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