The News
There’s an article over at Yeald.com that raises an interesting point: Since A9.com uses Google results, and is a Google partner, doesn’t it stand to reason that Google would be studying customer behavoir data through them?
The Gossip
Logically, it makes sense.
Some people start with the privacy concerns, and in a way I agree with you, but think about this.
How much do we mere mortals study our client base to make our products better and more useful to them? Are we out towards some Big Brother end? No. So why do we think that the big corporations have any other intention besides making money.
I’m not saying give your information out willy-nilly – there are still spammers out there.
I just think some of us are getting a little too shaken by the whole cookie/privacy thing. If you don’t want your specific details revealed, make another Amazon profile. You can have as many as you want, from any email. They get the needed information to make the web easier/better and you get your privacy.
And if you’re going to reveal yourself, vote with your identity. If you’ve got an Amazon profile, and you buy from Amazon, tell them what they’re doing right and what sucks. For one thing, I hate that little Gold box. If you want me to click on it, put some cashback in there. I don’t want just a coupon. As much money as I spend at Amazon, I should have my own line of credit. Partner up with Visa and give it to me.
Whoops. Tangent.
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