Comments on: With a tear in my eye, I’m waving goodbye to Google

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:55:25 +0000

Thanks Cecilieaux. Nice to see you again even if it’s a mask

Indeed, Google must do this so they can make more money. Still, I think it’s a shame.

On the bright side, you and I are still alive and for that we can both be happy (and, given your recent posting, you are even happier than me) – there is more to life than Google.

By: Cecilieaux Bois de Murier

Cecilieaux Bois de Murier — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:45:59 +0000

This is why I use a “nom d’Internet.” Anyone tracking me is tracking my mask. Not an impenetrable one to a government, granted. I realize that just because I’m paranoid it doesn’t mean they’re not after me. So? What are they gonna do? Or why? Or what for?

Google is just a company, a group of people who want to make money and lots of it if possible. It’s not a church, where young boys, choir girls and so forth are the interests of the powers that be.

The world is shit. You and I are shitty beings in it. So is everyone else. I’m staying for the convenience. There are no “pure” universes out there.

But, hey, I empathize and I’m glad you wrote your piece.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:38:19 +0000

It’s a pleasure. The important thing is to get your preferences sorted before the beginning of March. After that, so I read, you won’t be able to stop it.

they are relying on the fact that most people can’t be bothered to change, I think. But I hate the idea that advertisements will be targetted according to whoever used the computer last (to search for things via Google). Therefore, I have to change. My only problem could be YouTube which is part of the now-seemingly-evil Google empire

By: Lola

Lola — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:34:28 +0000

Thank you for this, Andy.
I MUST read the new privacy policy ASAP.