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If people say they have nothing to hide, ask them if they close/lock the door when they use the bathroom. It's not like their doing anything secret in the bathr

If people say they have nothing to hide, ask them if they close/lock the door when they use the bathroom. It's not like their doing anything secret in the bathroom, I mean there's only a few number of things people realistically do in there and we all know what they are. This is the best way I've been able to illustrate the difference between privacy and secrecy. Some things I do are just private, doesn't mean that they are secret.

asdff 4y ago
The things people do in there are sometimes smelly or splashy so a closed door is preferred even when you are all alone at home
Kiro 4y ago
That argument has never convinced anyone, ever. It's almost as bad as "then give me your credit card number".
- BitwiseFool 4y ago
  How about "Do you keep any secrets?"
- mrweasel 4y ago
  Is there really anything you can do or say that will change peoples mind? If people don't see the problem, then explaining it is one thing, and I think the bathroom thing works okay. It won't cause them to change their mind, but you can convince them of the problem. Even if their privacy is blatantly misused a large number of people wouldn't change their mind.
WesolyKubeczek 4y ago
This is actually an interesting question. If I lived alone, I would rather unlock my door on purpose when taking a shower, so that in case I fell and knocked myself out, my neighbors and the ambulance personnel had an easier time getting in.
- the_af 4y ago
  I don't think anybody who lives alone locks the door to the shower (or toilet), because what's the point? People who live with roommates or family do, sometimes. I considered this. In the end, I decided if I faint while taking a shower and hit my head, I want someone to be able to rescue me, so: door unlocked.
  - WesolyKubeczek 4y ago
    No, not only the shower. I would unlock the apartment itself.
    - karaterobot 4y ago
      I'd say the security concerns are more pressing than the privacy concerns in that case. Though of course the two are related because the person who robs you also learns quite a lot about you.

asdff 4y ago

The things people do in there are sometimes smelly or splashy so a closed door is preferred even when you are all alone at home

Kiro 4y ago

That argument has never convinced anyone, ever. It's almost as bad as "then give me your credit card number".

BitwiseFool 4y ago
How about "Do you keep any secrets?"
mrweasel 4y ago
Is there really anything you can do or say that will change peoples mind? If people don't see the problem, then explaining it is one thing, and I think the bathroom thing works okay. It won't cause them to change their mind, but you can convince them of the problem. Even if their privacy is blatantly misused a large number of people wouldn't change their mind.

WesolyKubeczek 4y ago

This is actually an interesting question. If I lived alone, I would rather unlock my door on purpose when taking a shower, so that in case I fell and knocked myself out, my neighbors and the ambulance personnel had an easier time getting in.

the_af 4y ago
I don't think anybody who lives alone locks the door to the shower (or toilet), because what's the point? People who live with roommates or family do, sometimes. I considered this. In the end, I decided if I faint while taking a shower and hit my head, I want someone to be able to rescue me, so: door unlocked.
- WesolyKubeczek 4y ago
  No, not only the shower. I would unlock the apartment itself.
  - karaterobot 4y ago
    I'd say the security concerns are more pressing than the privacy concerns in that case. Though of course the two are related because the person who robs you also learns quite a lot about you.