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Keep in mind that it is possible to infer / derive a lot of meaningful data about you from a relatively small sample size. From political leanings via social n
by ivarv 13y ago
Keep in mind that it is possible to infer / derive a lot of meaningful data about you from a relatively small sample size.
From political leanings via social networks (personal associations are very strong data points) to samples of your personal writing style (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylometry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylometry )
- eclipxe 13y agoAnd why is this bad?
- gnosis 13y agoThere's a long and sordid history of people being persecuted and discriminated against because of their political opinions. Sexual orientation can also often be derived from data such as your movie viewing preferences (ala NetFlix). You are no doubt aware that people have been discriminated against based on their sexual orientation as well. Other data that is collected on you could be used for harrassment, stalking, and identity theft.
- ivarv 13y agoIt's bad in that it is difficult for an individual to track exactly what they have revealed about themselves. It is very easy for someone to unintentionally reveal more than they may have intended. (this is in reference to OP stating that they only use social media for posting things they don't mind being public)
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