what do you do to block tracking cookies, etc. now ?
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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Nothing. I don't give a damn who tracks my online activity, so long as no personal information is revealed, such as banking information. Yes, it can result in an unpleasant level of spam, and unlike junk mail, I can't burn spam to heat the house in winter. But Outlook's Junk Mail filter has evolved over the years and has become quite effective; it's quite easy to train. Crikey - I can't believe that I just wrote something nice about a Microsoft product! But the fact remains that it catches about 95% of the crap that results from tracking cookies. The other 5% don't take much effort to delete. If I could think of some way that the quality of my life could be negatively affected by tracking schemes, I might be more agitated by it, but I haven't been inconvenienced by it yet. I take it as granted that our malevolent government is tracking everything I do, but since I don't do anything naughty, I don't care. If I ever do, you can be sure that I'll take every step possible - even invent some new ones - to ensure that I remain in the shadows. In the meantime, it's a non-issue.
Will Rogers never met me.
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Nothing. I don't give a damn who tracks my online activity, so long as no personal information is revealed, such as banking information. Yes, it can result in an unpleasant level of spam, and unlike junk mail, I can't burn spam to heat the house in winter. But Outlook's Junk Mail filter has evolved over the years and has become quite effective; it's quite easy to train. Crikey - I can't believe that I just wrote something nice about a Microsoft product! But the fact remains that it catches about 95% of the crap that results from tracking cookies. The other 5% don't take much effort to delete. If I could think of some way that the quality of my life could be negatively affected by tracking schemes, I might be more agitated by it, but I haven't been inconvenienced by it yet. I take it as granted that our malevolent government is tracking everything I do, but since I don't do anything naughty, I don't care. If I ever do, you can be sure that I'll take every step possible - even invent some new ones - to ensure that I remain in the shadows. In the meantime, it's a non-issue.
Will Rogers never met me.
I don't even get spam... my provider sure filters quite some out, put I guess it's also about using the email only when really needed. Also I'm using multiple addresses (own webspace), so if needed I could always differ between important and spam.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
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Are you using Ghostery, I read the article and am mildly interested. While aware of the trackers I was not aware of the proliferation of the beasties.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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I've installed some software, too. But my searchengine allows me to use it for google search (without giving my ip) and as a proxy (so no cookies at all). ^
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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I simply panic and argue all the time about the evil world. And then I realize - I don't give a f***. care. Why all this panic? Does anyone fear to be kidnapped by a white minivan because he visited "the wrong websites" ??? Does anyone think he's so important that Facebook has a spy for him to observe the activities on the web? I'm not.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
TorstenH. wrote:
Does anyone fear to be kidnapped by a white minivan because he visited "the wrong websites" ???
Yes. I bought things like precious metals (investment) and rocket-fuel (fun!) People, mostly Americans, might jump to conclusions.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss:
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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TorstenH. wrote:
Does anyone fear to be kidnapped by a white minivan because he visited "the wrong websites" ???
Yes. I bought things like precious metals (investment) and rocket-fuel (fun!) People, mostly Americans, might jump to conclusions.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss:
you're into model crafts. But yes, Americans Republicans have conclusions.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
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you're into model crafts. But yes, Americans Republicans have conclusions.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
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TorstenH. wrote:
Does anyone fear to be kidnapped by a white minivan because he visited "the wrong websites" ???
Yes. I bought things like precious metals (investment) and rocket-fuel (fun!) People, mostly Americans, might jump to conclusions.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss:
Ahhh.. you're doing alchemy experiments, trying to transmute yourself into fertilizer, right? :-D About cookies, I just set IE to ask for permission about each cookie, then click deny a lot. After about a month, I don't get too many annoyances anymore. Now if only something wouldn't clobber my deny settings on a monthly basis...
We can program with only 1's, but if all you've got are zeros, you've got nothing.
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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I simply panic and argue all the time about the evil world. And then I realize - I don't give a f***. care. Why all this panic? Does anyone fear to be kidnapped by a white minivan because he visited "the wrong websites" ??? Does anyone think he's so important that Facebook has a spy for him to observe the activities on the web? I'm not.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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To avoid tracking i don't use the internet, i don't speak by cellphone, telephone or walkie talkie neither i send telegrams or smoke signals, basically, i turn off or avoid every device that offers some kind of communication. Also i only use cash and if this can be tracked (what do you think these number in the notes are for?) i resort to barter. :laugh:
CEO at: - Rafaga Systems - Para Facturas - Modern Components for the moment...
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I simply panic and argue all the time about the evil world. And then I realize - I don't give a f***. care. Why all this panic? Does anyone fear to be kidnapped by a white minivan because he visited "the wrong websites" ??? Does anyone think he's so important that Facebook has a spy for him to observe the activities on the web? I'm not.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
They don't care about you just because you're you. They may care to spy on the company for which you work, because there is more value in looking at companies. They may care about the bank where you do business, 'cause that's where the money is. It's not just facebook. Any website can track you. Any website can serve an ad from a website you didn't intend to communicate with, that can track you. A moderate degree of paranoia is appropriate.
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To avoid tracking i don't use the internet, i don't speak by cellphone, telephone or walkie talkie neither i send telegrams or smoke signals, basically, i turn off or avoid every device that offers some kind of communication. Also i only use cash and if this can be tracked (what do you think these number in the notes are for?) i resort to barter. :laugh:
CEO at: - Rafaga Systems - Para Facturas - Modern Components for the moment...
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You forgot the tinfoil helmet and living in a cave at least 1 mile from the nearest power line.
Naaa, i'm not that paranoid. ;P
CEO at: - Rafaga Systems - Para Facturas - Modern Components for the moment...
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I simply panic and argue all the time about the evil world. And then I realize - I don't give a f***. care. Why all this panic? Does anyone fear to be kidnapped by a white minivan because he visited "the wrong websites" ??? Does anyone think he's so important that Facebook has a spy for him to observe the activities on the web? I'm not.
regards Torsten When I'm not working
Now imagine a totalitarian regime comes to power in your country. A regime just like the Chinese or Iranian. Oh, how would they love to know what every single person that might be against them is up to! Imagine all this knowledge in their hands - who is participating in protests, who might be politically active, who is telling political jokes. It doesn't event matter if you are politically active to care about this. I read an old German lymeric from the WW2 era that went something like this: When the Nazis came for the communists, I didn't speak up, I wasn't a communist. When the Nazis came for the social democrats, I didn't speak up, I wasn't a social democrat. When the Nazis came for the jews, I didn't speak up, I wasn't a jew. When the Nazis came for me, there was noone left to speak up. You might think this can never happen in your country, but look at what is happening in the US right now, with all this terrorist witch-hunting! Knowledge is power! Knowing everything about everyone is the -ultimate- power! Noone should be allowed to possess this kind of power! And this is why I care A LOT about who is tracking my activities on the web. UPDATE: you might also be wondering what a totalitarian regime has to do with Google/Facebook. Simple: those companies are expected to conform to law. The regime could simply force them to hand in all of their accumulated knowledge about their users.
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking.
I use IE9's Tracking Protection Lists[^]. I have the following enabled:
Name Abine
Address http://www.abine.com/tpl/abinekidsteens.txtName EasyList
Address http://easylist-msie.adblockplus.org/easylist.tplName EasyPrivacy
Address http://easylist-msie.adblockplus.org/easyprivacy.tplName Fanboy
Address http://www.fanboy.co.nz/adblock/ie/fanboy-tracking.tplName Fanboy
Address http://www.fanboy.co.nz/adblock/ie/fanboy-noele.tplName Stop Google Tracking
Address http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/Browser/p3p/google.txtThis way I get the benefits of cookies for keeping credentials around, without the hassle of ads or ad-network tracking. I strongly recommend you do not use the TRUSTe TPL. More Info[^]
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A few hours ago Henry Minute (+5 thanks, Henry) posted a message with a link to a TED video by Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, about the extent of on-line tracking going on[^]. In the viewers' responses to the video are mention of several tools and strategies, ranging from Ghostery, to FF's "do not track" option, VPN's, etc. I'm just curious what you are using now to block tracking. I am using: 1. CCleaner Pro (yes, I'm aware some are convinced this is spyware). 2. the modified Hosts file provided by mvps.org[^]. 3. never logging in to FaceBook, LinkedIn, twoo, etc. I am aware of new search engines with "no track," like DuckDuckGo[^], but have not used them. Of course this is in addition to the usual av/malware/trojan tools: in my case: Win Firewall, MSSE av tools, as well as MalwareBytes, and EmsiSoft. The browser I am most comfortable with now is Chrome (I like the fact you can, seemingly, avoid a full Flash download), by the way. Since I use GMail, as well as Google for search, you could reasonably argue I am allowing quite a bit of analysis of my "on-line stuff." But, I am an independent contractor, with exclusive use of one password protected main computer used at home, and I'm not even using any network or wi-fi right now, so my needs may be quite simpler than those of many people here. thanks, Bill
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I simply delete cookies after a browsing session if I don't want to be tracked, and have the browser prompt me for third-party cookies. I don't really mind being tracked, and the information gained this way being sold on, as long as my privacy is protected. Most sites tracking users only sell aggregate data, not one individuals personal browsing habits. Google and other larger ad sellers do track your personal browsing habits, and send you customized advertising, but do so in an automated way - nobody at Google and definitely nobody whose ads land in your browser via Google gets to see details about your browsing habits. Which is enough privacy for me.