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Having seen Twitters data on me (they think I’m older than I am by a decade, and have 4 kids, when I have 2), I too wonder how accurate this data can really be.
by wund3rb4r88 7y ago
Having seen Twitters data on me (they think I’m older than I am by a decade, and have 4 kids, when I have 2), I too wonder how accurate this data can really be.
Anymore I just straight up “lie” about personal details. A relationship with a tech company is based upon serving my needs first, not theirs, IMO. And at least for me the need they fill is convenience of not having to build the service they provide. Which I would do if said service did not exist.
So there’s that. Have my fake data. Sell emotional but technically inaccurate promises to advertisers all ya want, SV.
- dijksterhuis 7y agoI do exactly this unless I absolutely need to give out shipping/payment deets. Also... use a xxxxx@mailinator.com email address to avoid having to sign up for real.
- londons_explore 7y agoLying about personal details online might get you into trouble with fraud laws. Sure they won't directly come after you, but if you're in court for some other reason, the fact you put 'hwpsn62#!' as your mother's maiden name might add one more charge...
- feanaro 7y agoIn which country do you think this might happen? Sounds pretty absurd where I'm from.
- PhillipRed 7y agoI think he's referring to the CFAA and cases like this in the USA: https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/legal-consequences-of-lying-on-credit-card-application-fraud-1282.php https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/legal-consequen...