After reading pages 332-339 respond to the following:
1) Is online privacy a concern for all citizens? Are you concerned?
2) Should the government regulate online tracking of citizens?
3) Should we be willing to sacrafice some online freedom for security?
I don't believe that online privacy is a concern for citizens. I think that as long as we have common since on what we post online, there won't be any problems. On the issue of government online tracking, I think it comes down to freedom versus security. We could choose to have all of our freedoms and not let the government regulate at all but that would be dangerous, while too much regulation is unnecessary. A balance is important and we should try to find just how much online freedom we need to sacrifice to be secure.
ReplyDeleteChris Darroch
Yes, I believe online privacy is a valid concern for me, and all citizens which frequentely make use of the internet. The internet can in fact be a very dangerous place if not used correctely. I do believe online tracking of citizens should be regulated, as in a large dosage can be a violation of rights. I think that it has become necessary to sacrifice some online freedom in return for security. The dangers present on the web today make it a necessity to be careful about how you use the internet, therefore sacrificing some freedom is definitely a must
ReplyDeleteSo this is the second time I am responding to Nicks post because I don't see it here even though I HIT PUBLISH. So here is the short version....
DeleteI agree with Nick's statement. The Internet is an extremely dangerous place where bad things happen all the time. I think that the government should have the right to protect us from people who have intent to harm others. One may argue that this is not fair, but I think that random sweeps of security could prevent incidents such as bullying on a smaller scale, to even terrorism or drug trafficking on a larger scale. If someone has a huge problem with the law, they're probably doing something illegal to begin with. All the law would be doing is protecting people from harm. I would rather be safe then sorry, and I think other would too. Nick says it best: "sacrificing some freedom is a must".
1. I think online privacy can be a concern for all citizens because no one likes their information being shared with people who we dont know or trust. Im a little concerned about the privacy of my information online but like most people its not really viewed as a problem unless something bad happens to you because of it, then its too late. The ideal thing to do would be to try and change it so that it never becomes too late.
ReplyDelete2.I think the Government should be able to regulate online tracking of citizens because like the article says, it would help to stop many criminals. The government has to use the information correctly though. It should only act on information that raises alarm the rest should be left alone therefore the only people who need to be worried about their information getting out is the people who have something to hide.
3. I think we should be willing to sacrifice online freedom for security. Its similar to racial profiling, no one likes to lose their freedoms however if it stops a disaster from happening then it will be worth it in the long run.
Privacy is a concern, not for all citizens, but at least for most. Mr. Baker, in the section, expresses concern but then goes on to say, and I quote, "privacy is like the weather..." He explains that this shows how the idea of privacy will always change and that we will bend and adapt over time. However, I disagree. Sure, the definition of private has changed. Thinking back, in the 1800s, a woman showing her ankles would be sacrilege. Nowadays, short shorts are the way to go. So yes, our definition of privact changes. Does that mean that everyone else adapts to that change? No, it does not. There are still women who find that showing more than an ankle is scandalous. So if by being concerned about privacy means the concern about the fact that its definition has changed dramatically, then yes, people are concerned. I, however, am not concerned for the simple reason that I have nothing to hide. Sure, I don't want the world knowing my entire lifetime schedule, but I'm not concerned that it's easy to get. Your privacy is a matter of what you choose to share. If you choose to put sensitive information on Facebook, then it's still there, even if it's not open to everyone to see. To answer the second question, the government should REGULATE tracking in the sense that they should impose guidlines. Beyond that, they should be hands-off. As for security, your privacy is what you make of it. If you choose to share information that may be a threat to security then it's your own fault. It's common sense. What you do on the internet, or anywhere, is as accesible as you make it.
ReplyDelete~Nate Kirchner
I think that online privacy is somewhat of a concern for all citizens, but of a varying level. Almost everyone has some sort of information pertaining to them somewhere on the internet. If you are someone who is very open on public sites, I think part of it is being careful about how much you say, and the other half is holding sites responsible for changing privacy settings and privacy deffects. I don't think the government should regulate the online tracking of citizens, at least without probable cause. We already give up some freedoms for security, and I think the internet is somewhere that it is not worth trying to regulate. I'm not particularly concerned with online security, because I always use the strictest privacy settings, and never share anything I feel is too personal. I think that while there are online security breaches, most can be avoided by simply using more descretion. When it comes to the internet, you have to expect that some information will be leaked; how much and what information is protected is the most vital piece of protecting citizen's online security.
ReplyDelete-McKenzie
I believe that online privacy is a valid concern and it certainly is for me. Especially when filling out college applications such as the common app which I had to put personal information such as my social security number on. Having such valuable information out in the internet is scary if people can access it without your knowledge or consent which is why privacy is so important. However, sacrificing some freedom to organizations such as the FBI who gather information for the nation's defense is essential. There is so much information to be obtained from the internet that suspicious behavior should be red-flagged and looked into. It could potentially end up helping as long as it is done in the right way and not frivolously. If it is a matter of public safety then I can give up some of my right to privacy but if it is for personal gain then I feel as though it is wrong. It is all dependent upon the situation.
ReplyDeletepersonally i think that online privacy is a topic that most citizens simply ignore. yes it is true that citizens should care ore about what information is being looked at but the reality behind it is that they dont. Everyone who has ever agreed to terms of use for any program has probably agreed to allowing some company to sell your information to some third party place. The fact is however. that the internet is so big and bold and is what it is today because we dont have any restrictions on what people can say or do. It is truly a mixed blessing. there are a lot of bad places that will sell your information or will have governments agencies tracking your information, but for the most part people tend to stay away from those places. I do think that somthing needs to be done about regulating security but i dont think it should come at the caust of our restricting our freedom.
ReplyDeleteOnline privacy should be a concern for all citizens. In today’s world, everybody uses the internet and everybody shares/saves things to the internet. Whether it is taxes or an essay, it can be accessed on the internet. I believe that online monitoring should be set up, but not tracking as that would lead to a violation of people’s rights. But some sacrifice has to be given in order to have a sense of security on a place like the internet. The sacrifice would be in the way people use the internet as it would lead for them to be more careful instead of just doing as they please on the internet.
ReplyDelete-Shivaram
I agree with Shiv, online privacy is an extreme issue where almost everything can be found on the internet. What we are posting right now is viewable to anyone on the internet so who says that with certain skills the "private" things we do online aren't viewable. Online monitoring is definitely a good idea considering there isn't much online for security as of now. I agree that as internet users there will be some freedom that will be given up in exchange for security but we should not be tracked because that is violating someone's rights. Online privacy and security is an issue now and will only grow in the coming years.
DeleteWhen it comes to online privavy I don't have concerns. I don't fear what I put out on the internet. When I publish something I do so knowing that any and all might read it. Even if somethings are negative, they can't lead to being fired, arrested, and certainly not tortured. I am smart about what I do on the net, as all should be. Much like the Mr. Baker said, it is similar to the weather. All should be cautious and concerned to a slight degree. Yet know that it shouldn't be something to be paranoid about. If anyone really wanted to get any of your information, they already could even without the internet.The government should regulate the tracking done by sites. It is almost now a necessity to use our information to properly advertise to us. However, it shouldn't be given to other companies. It is not fair that someone doesn't earn a job or go to a university simply because of something they did on the internet. Poor behaviour is something that can always happen, it shouldn't be punished simply because the company bought information and didn't know of it otherwise. If somebody can perform well in day to day life and be normal, it shouldn't actually be a concern if it happens outside of the workplace. I feel no freedoms should be surrendered. The internet seems secure enough for me, however that is a highly personal opinion, and I know many do not feel this way. Therefore, I would need to know what freedoms I am sacrificing. Everything I do on the internet is a great when you can publish your thoughts, like right now. To take away the interactions you can have and the sharing of ideas and art be limited is criminal. I would need to learn much more about the freedoms and securities we are already put under.
ReplyDeleteOnline privacy should be a concern for most citizens. Wether citizen may use the internet or not, chances are their information is probably out there somewhere. Everything crucial today (bank records, credit card numbers, social security) is digitized in some form or another. This being said, in this day and age, it is next to impossible to not leave a "digital footprint". Information a citizen may put on the internet voluntarily is one thing and falls under the jurisdiction of that citizen. However, information that a citizen doesn't know is out there about them, sensitive information that could result in the loss of personal identity, is where is should become a concern. It all depends on who holds this sensitive information and who can get ahold of it.
ReplyDeleteGovernment regulation of online tracking would certainly make it for a lot harder for internet based companies to do what they do (ie. store information without consent). However, it would probably be more benificial to the average citizen, given the fact that online companies could no longer hide what they keep or bombard the average citizen with 10 page terms of service documents.
Finally, I am in agreement with Chris about a balance between online freedom and security. Too much security and regulation would surely prove detrimental to those using the internet and the functionality of the internet as a whole. On the other hand, no security could allow for potential security threats that could have been prevented otherwise.
Clark Cone
After reading pages 332-339 of the conversation about online privacy, I believe not all United States citizens are concerned about online privacy. This may be mostly because of the ignorance of online users but it may also be that most people believe they can protect themselves on their own. Privacy or the lack thereof is either clearly stated or known by online users. Anyone who has a Facebook knows that if their name is search on Google that their account will come up in the search results. It is not a question of whether or not we as online users should be worried about privacy, it is whether or not we care about and protect our own private subjects because we should know by now how to intelligently use these types of websites and what we choose to post or not to post.
ReplyDeleteThe government should not regulate online tracking. Although it is the citizen’s job to be smart with the kind of activity they participate on the internet the government should not have the right to search into innocent people’s lives without probable cause. Privacy is important and every citizen does have a right to it.
We should not be willing to sacrifice online freedom for security. This goes back to question number one. If someone chooses to be an online user they must make their own decisions about the type of information they share. It is not the business’ or the website’s fault if they choose to fire their employee because of the content on their Facebook page. It is your own choice to how you display yourself and if you do not make the right choice then it is your own fault. Therefore everyone should not have to suffer for a couple peoples mistakes and have to sacrifice online freedom for security because most people can take care of their own privacy without posting it all over the internet.
-Beth
In my opinion, online security is definitely something to be concerned about. With all of the social networks as well as other things accessible on the internet today, there are countless ways to infringe upon somebody’s privacy, even when certain things are supposed to be protected. Obviously selecting higher security settings on sites is a way to feel safer with this, but there are still ways for information to get out. I feel that the government does need to regulate online tracking, but only to a certain extent because if it is taken too far, people would start to feel as though their rights are being stepped on. As far as sacrificing freedom for security goes, I think this is the right thing to do. In reality, not all that much freedom would be lost. The internet can present many dangers, especially for children, and I feel that higher security is needed.
ReplyDelete-Gabby
Privacy should not be a concern for all citizens. If you don't want people to access your personal information, don't post it online. I am not concerned about my online privacy because I only share information that I don't mind people seeing. The government should be able to regulate online tracking, but only when necessary, such as when a person's safety could be in danger or to stop crimes. We could sacrifice online freedom for security, but to an extent. Not all of our freedoms should be taken away, only the freedoms that could lead to a person's harm.
ReplyDeleteI believe that online privacy can be concern to most people. Most people post their private information on the internet and some people are not very smart with their information as well. Most people do not want their information being shared with people they don't know therefore the government should be allowed to regulate online tracking. This would protect the privacy of online users but the government should be slightly reserved to ensure the rights of people and their privacy. I think we should be willing to sacrafice some of our online freedom to ensure the safety and security of its users.
ReplyDeleteOnline privacy is not a concern for all citizens because not all citizens go online. I know that I am not concerned because I don't really do anything on the internet that would cause me to become outraged if someone were to see everything I do. The one thing I am concerned about is stalkers and such because if they can obtain your information from Facebook or any other social media site, then they can also find out where you live. I agree that the government should regulate online tracking because then they can more easily find people who do illegal/suspicious things on the internet. That way, it becomes more difficult for those people to do those things and get away with it if the government is regulating what people do. I also think that we should be willing to sacrifice some privacy for security because if the government can arrest someone before they commit an illegal act, then more people would be safe. I have always wanted and will always want to be safe than sorry.
ReplyDeleteI would say that online privacy probably isn't a concern for all citizens, but it should be. Just from reading those assigned pages I was shocked at how detailed certain businesses can get as far as tracking your activities. I'm definitely concerned about my privacy. The idea that one person who has never met me could potentially watch everything that i search every day is just creepy. I think the government should definitely regulate online tracking of people. I'm thankful that we already do have some good privacy rights, but this is certainly one that we can't overlook. The point of using websites like facebook or twitter is to be able to share your thoughts without a looming threat of consequences. If I come home from a hard day at work and maybe I vent a little, I don't want the business I work for to be able to see that. We should be willing to sacrifice some freedom for the security if that's what it takes. I would want that as a last option though and if it comes down to it, then I'd be okay with it knowing that at least I'm protected. Online privacy is very important and this reading really opened my eyes to it. Ideally, people should feel secure in expressing themselves openly without thinking of consequences.
ReplyDelete1) Privacy is a concern for all people who use social networking and the internet. However, because I am cautious about what I post and I always use the strictest privacy settings I feel that my privacy is protected. I think that using social networking or sharing personal information via any internet site is a risk, but one that the user is responsible for understanding. If you share information that you wouldn’t want public to everyone on the internet then you can’t complain when your security is breached and it is used against you.
ReplyDelete2) I think the government should regulate online tracking of citizens. Just like the fourth amendment there must be reasonable cause for the tracking to protect ordinary citizens. If someone is suspected, or guilty, of a crime, internet records should be free for the government to use as evidence. This would allow for more criminals to be caught and convicted.
3) I don’t think online freedom needs to be sacrificed for security. You can share as much as you are willing to risk. I think there should be security measures to protect from major breaches, like those of insurance companies, but I don’t think this is a sacrifice of freedom because no one wants to get their health insurance taken away.
Laura Harnett
Laura,
DeleteI completely agree that sharing personal information on the internet is only risky to users who over share. I also agree that the government should be allowed to regulate online tracking of citizens,especially those who show suspicious behavior. Lastly, I agree with you that online freedom does not need to be sacrificed for security. It's up to the user on how much information they post.
I don’t think that privacy is a concern for all citizens and I am not concerned about the issue. I think that we are all well aware of the things that we choose to post online, and the possible consequences. We are aware that there may be consequences for our actions and we should not be relying on the government to “proofread” everything we do. If a person wants to post a picture of their house and mailbox and then say they’re going on vacation for a week, they can. If a person wants to give their credit card number to a sketchy website, go for it. We should not be depending on the government to supervise us. I do feel that if a “person of interest” is searching “best places to buy Formaldehyde”, the government should have access to some of their data. On the other hand, serial killers aren’t exactly stupid and probably know their way around the internet. I don’t believe that we should sacrifice online freedom for security. I think it’s like censoring books, it’ll only make us more oblivious to the “dangers” of the world.
ReplyDelete~Holly
Online privacy is not a concern for all citizens. Therefore it is not a concern to me, this is because I do not put things on the web for the world to see. I believe if you post things to the web that are private then you are asking for people to interrupt your privacy because the web was created in my eyes for people to be able to look things up. Yes I believe the government should regulate online tracing of citizens, this will help capture terrorists and people who commit fraud and such things. I also believe we should be willing to sacrifice some online freedom for security, this would help keep everyone safe and protected from those on the web who try to commit bad things.
ReplyDeleteOnline privacy is definitely a concern for all citizens that use the internet. Even those who are careful about the information they share can be violated. I personally am not concerned because I have not shared any personal information nor have anything to hide. However, if I was older and paid bills online and ordered merchandise online, I would be concerned for the safety of my information. The government therefore should add regulations, especially as technology gets more advanced for criminals, and younger individuals start to use the internet more and more often. We should be willing to sacrifice some online freedom for privacy. However, this should come as a personal sacrifice. I mean, that’s technically what it already is now.
ReplyDelete-Jess
I do not think that online privacy is a concern for more citizens’ especially people that are under the age of 21. They do not hold any serious responsibility thus they do not care who or what sees their information. People are stupid and post all their private information online for the world to see. I however do care about my own online privacy. My parents have a great influence on me about this issue and strongly believe that my personal information is for me to know only. Personally I believe that no one has the right to have access to your private information unless whoever wants your information gains your consent. I feel as though people should have the choice on whether they want to sacrifice some of their online freedoms for security.
ReplyDeletePayton
I think this whole issue is over debated. People need to be responsible enough to know what to share and what not to share. For something like Facebook, they have the ability to post as little information as they want. Obviously something like online shopping, is a risky thing. People have to be smart and have enough common sense to know what sites to buy from. You always have to be over cautious.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes down to the issue of sites tracking our search history, I don't think people mind. All it really does is make you end up with ads that are personalized to you. Since sites have this ability, the government can track what sites we're visiting and this is a good thing. Any normal person really shouldn't care that the government now knows they visited youtube to look up cat videos, or frequently posts to catloversanonymous. Especially considering they government now also knows who googled "How to make very big bomb".
1) I do believe that online privacy is a risk. This risk however, is for those who do not use caution when posting on the internet. It is the users choice to post any information they would like. If they do not use caution when releasing information about themselves, well it's their own fault. I am not as worried because I use the privacy settings as much as I can, also I do not post things that may reveal too much private information about myself
ReplyDelete2)I think the government should be allowed to regulate online tracking of citizens as a safety precaution. If someone were to post any life threatening things to a person or even a threat to our country the government should be allowed to take this into their own hands.
3)I do not think we should be willing to sacrifice online freedom for security. It is up to the user to make smart choices about what he or she will or will not post for the public eye to see. One must monitor what they post in order to make smart choices to keep them from dealing with major consequences in their future
I couldn't agree more, especially with your response on sacrificing freedoms. Much too often, we are asked to give up our rights for the "safety of the public". The first amendment protects our right of freedom of speech and freedom of press. Does this mean that you should be allowed to announce that you’re going to assassinate the president, without any investigation? No. You have to be smart when posting online. Nevertheless, you do have the right to openly criticize the government without being suspected. This has been the way the United States has been run for ever and we pride ourselves in the rights we promise. The government mustn’t limit them.
DeleteOnline privacy is only a concern for citizens who choose to put too much information on websites that could misuse or enable misusage of the information. Common sense should be used when posting information that could be used in a negative way on websites that are accessible by anyone with an internet connection. Yes, online privacy is a concern, but only if you enable it to be a concern. Personally online privacy is not a concern of mine.
ReplyDeleteThe government should be able to regulate online tracking because as Nate pointed out, the government can see who is searching "How to make very big bomb." Once again, it comes down to more of a question of how are you using the internet than worrying about who might see the things you are doing.
Yes, we should sacrifice some online freedom for security. Just as we must sacrifice some rights when being searched at an airport, we must also sacrifice the right to do whatever we please on the internet without being monitored. As long as you are using the internet safely, you should have no objections to having the government see just what you are posting and searching.
1.) Online privacy should be a concern for all citizens and yes, I am concerned. Everything is so easily accessible online; it is hard to imagine that there is any sort of privacy at all. Nevertheless, we all need to be aware of what we are doing on the internet and be smart about it.
ReplyDelete2.) I believe that the government “creeping” on what we are doing online is breaking so many rules. If they have the ability to track everything that takes place on the internet, our freedoms are being diminished. I think that there is nothing wrong with checking the contents of someone’s computer who has committed a crime. What scares me, is that people could be wrongly suspected because of what they googled. I have the right to google “how to make a bomb” or youtube “how to shoot a handgun ” if I really want to, without being questioned.
3.) I believe that a little bit of freedom is always sacrificed when the government tries to make another law that is for “the public’s safety”. We have to have a full body scan when going through airport security and many are racially profiled, these are understandable. The government regulating online activity is taking it too far.
I do think online privacy is an issue and many people are concerned about it, but the thing is, like other people have said on here, they KNOW what they're getting into. When people post things on the internet they know they shouldn't, I think it's safe to say they are aware of the risks they're taking. Many people often regret posting inappropriate or risky things; they know they're risking their security. Personally, I'm not concerned because I know I don't do much to risk my online privacy.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how I feel about the government regulating online tracking of citizens. I feel like that's breaking a lot of laws...written and unwritten. I'm pretty sure that's a huge privacy violation in itself and it violates our first amendment rights. Obviously we do give up some freedoms for security, like at airports and such, to be searched to weed out terrorists. But I don't think going as far as monitoring everything we do online is just too extreme.
I think online privacy is an issue for most citizens. People are uncomfortable with the thought of the things they do and say on the internet being watched and saved forever. however I do think most people know the risks and know what they're getting into when they post or search inappropriate or suspicious things. I can bet you almost every single person on such social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter have been informed of the risks involved, it's common knowledge. Yet some people still do things on the internet that they later regret. This being said I don't think it's right that the government invades our privacy like that. Maybe if the narrowed the servailed material to sources that could be linked to terrorism or other such threats to the nation. People deserve at least a small amount of privacy, and if that means sacrificing a little security I think it's worth it.
ReplyDeleteI believe that online privacy is a huge concern in our nation today. With social networks like Facebook and YouTube, our personal information can be misused and instead use as a marketing tool- for example the change in policy for the huge photo sharing network Instagram. However, many fail to read the policy and its terms before they hit that "sign up" button.I honestly believe that if you put something on the internet, you want others to see it and should not get mad if its used against you in the future. I myself am not concerned because I know better. Nevertheless, I do believe that it is wrong for the government to track our internet use. Not only in my opinion do I feel that it violates the first amendment, there is no reason other then reasonable suspicion in doing so. With new ideas such as profiling out in the world today, I just don't see the need for us to sacrifice online freedom for privacy, although in the world we live in today you are.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think that online privacy is a concern for all citizens. Everything ends up on the internet nowadays. This can be beneficial for finding threats to our nation. If the government has concern that someone is a threat then they should be able to track that person online. Mr. Cramer brought up a valuable point today in Calc. He said that nowadays companies are allowed to ask for your Facebook password in order to hire you. I think that if a company is allowed to take your passwords then the government should be allowed to track you online if necessary. I would sacrifice some of my freedom in order to be safe.
ReplyDeleteRomana, I know everything ends up online; we do most things online lately, like banking and purchasing items and paying bills, but I think that only means that online privacy is a concern for everyone. While it can be beneficial for finding threats to the nation, it can also be the cause of threats to individuals. But I agree I'd sacrifice some of my freedom for safety.
DeleteOnline privacy should be a big concern to people because I feel likemost peopl do not understand what they are posting on facebook or twitter or whatever other social networking site. Information can be misused to harm people or for marketing or for anythingelse. Ipersonally think it's creepy when I type a word into a search bar then when I flip tabs over to facebook the advertisement on the side is talking about the word I just searched. People do not realize how advanced the internet really is and how much it can do. However I don't think that the government should put limitations on tracking over the internet because while there are cons to it, there are definitely pros. I aso do not think that people should sacrifice any of their freedom online to ensure more security, instead I think we need to educate the public about the "what if"'s of the internet. If people understan what could happen we would not have these problems. Sooo yeah- Love Dan!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Dirty Dan,
DeleteThe things people decide to post on social networking sites is sometimes a tad ridiculous, but i think the government should be regulating the exposure on the internet. The social sites have a link with other sites such as search engines through advertisements and your comment about that being creepy is correct. The government should be allowed to track via internet and force some users to sacrifice their freedom in some ways. LOVE JOSEPH
Yes, online privacy is definitely a concern to citizens and myself. Government online tracking regulations should be done because of the crazy and messed up things that people like to post on the internet. If somebody was threatening to kill somebody on the internet, they should be tracked to avoid the mystery of an anonymous internet user. I believe we should sacrifice some online freedom because we would all feel a lot more safe when we know that someone isn't stalking or looking for us via internet.
ReplyDeleteDear Dimmer,
DeleteWe cannot stand by and let the government take control of our freedom and privacy. Letting the government monitor what we are doing, while it does give us more security, takes away our privacy. Just as much as I don't want others to watch over what I do, I dont want the government looking over what I do. People need to be more conscious of what they are doing on the internet, whether it be sites you visit or things we post. If people pay more attention to these things then the government doesnt need to step in and we get to keep our privacy. Love Dan!
This is a very very tricky question. My answer is going to be no. I don't think that internet privacy is a concern YET. I believe the population is not as advanced as the internet yet and don't understand all of its capabilities. The tracking like the facebook sidebars are just the way facebook makes money. Advertisements. If you think about it shopping malls do the same thing, we just can buy more online now, and in order to raise revenue companies are doing the most advanced things possible to target us.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the real problem with internet privacy is the private information that can be accessed. I do direct deposit through my work, we do online banking at home, my bank accounts, social security, and all personal information are all online. At some point most of the world will shift towards online finances. That is the point where security, not privacy becomes an issue. We need to feel that our money is secure, and our identification. That is the real problem that worries me with the internet.
But when you think about it on a scale, hackers like Anonymous can be compared to the bankrobbers of old. In a crazy way, nothing's changing at all, it's just a rebirth of an old system.
Tim,
DeleteMy family is also similar to yours in that we do much of our banking online. I agree that if it hasn't happened already - most people will also make this switch. The comparison of hackers to bank robbers is good, but I don't entirely agree with the beginning part of you're statement. I think that online security is necessary now more than ever. I believe that today's society would crash without technology; therefore, it is extremely popular amongst the people. People understand technology better now than ever before. This can be seen In the shares of global powerhouse companies such as Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Google etc. these technology online crazy companies are humongous. They are huge because of consumers that use their products, which by the way, involve the Internet. My point is that more people are using the Internet now and the amount of people using it is only increasing. Why not be proactive and get a headstart on the future hackers ?
Dearest Loretta,
Deletei think your point about the banking is a very good one. The problem is slightly unrelated, since it's less about privacy and more about safety. Nevertheless, It's kind of scary that a smart kid at a computer can completely make a mess of your life. Even asides from hackers, ex's and unliked family members can probably gain access to your bank account online. As Padraig said, there needs to be some way to really protect people beyond a simple password. If people can hack their friend's facebook to post "I just got hacked!! I love ____!! lolz", whose to say they couldn't be able to hack their bank account on tdbank.com
With love and squalor,
Nate