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"When you said X, you probably meant Y. But I bet you don't believe Y, thus you were lying about X." How many pointless arguments take this form? He should art

"When you said X, you probably meant Y. But I bet you don't believe Y, thus you were lying about X." How many pointless arguments take this form? He should articulate why he considers the situations comparable, so the Pando people have something to disagree with.

davewiner 15y ago
This is a little abstract for me, so I'm not sure I understand the objection. Their point is that we are being silly for caring where our personal data goes. If we're being silly, here's an easy way to prove it. Show us how careless you are with your own personal data. If there's a limit, something you won't do to show how casual you are about it, then we found something that we agree on. My belief is they haven't thought it through, and are just being cute for the sake of being cute, about something that is very serious. Actually trying to help them find a good place. Because where they are now, is not good. Of course imho and ymmv.
- pbreit 15y ago
  The article referenced an app accessing the clipboard (x) and your challenge involved uploading all of one's contact information and pictures (y).
  - davewiner 15y ago
    You missed the bigger story that they were making light of.
    - pbreit 15y ago
      I didn't miss it.
- larrys 15y ago
  "My belief is they haven't thought it through, and are just being cute for the sake of being cute" What I find scary sometimes is if you make challenges like you did to Pando you are assuming they even have the same sense of care and responsibility about their data as you or an average person would. This reminds me of someone who runs an amusement ride and says "I let my kids ride that ride" as if that is to imply ultimate safety. It doesn't. To wit: There was a story or two recently about parents who let their teenage daughters sail around the world solo. I don't think most parents would do that.

davewiner 15y ago

This is a little abstract for me, so I'm not sure I understand the objection. Their point is that we are being silly for caring where our personal data goes. If we're being silly, here's an easy way to prove it. Show us how careless you are with your own personal data. If there's a limit, something you won't do to show how casual you are about it, then we found something that we agree on. My belief is they haven't thought it through, and are just being cute for the sake of being cute, about something that is very serious. Actually trying to help them find a good place. Because where they are now, is not good. Of course imho and ymmv.

pbreit 15y ago
The article referenced an app accessing the clipboard (x) and your challenge involved uploading all of one's contact information and pictures (y).
- davewiner 15y ago
  You missed the bigger story that they were making light of.
  - pbreit 15y ago
    I didn't miss it.
larrys 15y ago
"My belief is they haven't thought it through, and are just being cute for the sake of being cute" What I find scary sometimes is if you make challenges like you did to Pando you are assuming they even have the same sense of care and responsibility about their data as you or an average person would. This reminds me of someone who runs an amusement ride and says "I let my kids ride that ride" as if that is to imply ultimate safety. It doesn't. To wit: There was a story or two recently about parents who let their teenage daughters sail around the world solo. I don't think most parents would do that.