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The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
Today's announcement

Verizon to buy Yahoo's core business for 4.83 billion in digital ad push

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Verizon could combine data from AOL and Yahoo users in addition to its more than 100 million wireless customers to create data to help advertisers specifically target users based on online behavior and preferences.

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THIS is the sole purpose of Yahoo Groups - to collect user data and sell it in order to present targeted advertising. 
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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This system is much better! If there is a cost to maintain this, let us know. I'd be glad to contribute toward that.
Todd (and Steve)
'17 Winnebago Minnie Winnie and '13 Honda CRV
(Former '99 RB owners from 2012-2016)
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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No one who uses the Internet, e-mail, and such, should have any expectation of privacy of any type. Never say anything that would embarrass you if it showed up on the front page of your local paper.
We all want free stuff. There is no such thing as * Free stuff *; it's paid for by advertisers.
Ed
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Quote from: Ed D.  - 
No one who uses the Internet, e-mail, and such, should have any expectation of privacy of any type. Never say anything that would embarrass you if it showed up on the front page of your local paper.
We all want free stuff. There is no such thing as * Free stuff *; it's paid for by advertisers.
Ed
And let me add .... assume it will be available forever and for anybody to access it all will. 
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It's all good .......
2014 Twin King
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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And if anyone is concerned, note that lifewithalazydazerv still lists 5500 members. If you are still one of them, or members of any other Yahoo! group, your data is still ripe for the plucking...

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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Quote from: Steve  - 
And if anyone is concerned, note that lifewithalazydazerv still lists 5500 members. If you are still one of them, or members of any other Yahoo! group, your data is still ripe for the plucking...

Even if you quit Yahoo,  your data lives on.
They have already harvested our data,  will be sold.
They know a lot about me...a buy parts, tools and like to travel. Darn, I hate to have this publicly known.

I am pleased we escaped Yahoo before it is completely falls apart.
Thanks to Steve and Michelle for technical expertise and to Chris for pushing this through.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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Quote from: Larry Wade  - 
Even if you quit Yahoo,  your data lives on.
They have already harvested our data,  will be sold.
Will the data we post here be on the 'public domain' ready for harvesting?  O:)
Jerry Galang
Meridian, ID 83646
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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As far as I know, Verizon still harvests data on all its users. ATT claimed to stop this, but Verizon declined. When you read those agreements we all sign there are darn few that won't use/sell your data, and those will probably be bought some day.  The invasion of privacy issue is long moot. There hasn't been any privacy on The Internet for years. In Internet privacy, Europe is ahead of us. Unless the police are requesting your data!

The upside? Data users like Amazon and Facebook do a good job of using your data to expose you to goods and services that relate to you.  I know, not a great consolation. And expect it to get worse as people become more desirous of trading privacy for security so governments can keep an eye on us.  Remember, it's not paranoia if they really are watching you! : )

It is certainly true that everything we write, watch, or do (like travel) when connected are public domain.  This is especially true of those insurance company chips that track your driving for a discount. So keep it classy people!
Paul
'92 Mid Bath
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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Quote from: Jerry  - 
Will the data we post here be on the 'public domain' ready for harvesting?  O:)

Nope.  Just log out and view as "guest" to see what the "public domain" can (or actually can't) see.  Steve takes member privacy very seriously.
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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"I am pleased we escaped Yahoo before it is completely falls apart.
Thanks to Steve and Michelle for technical expertise and to Chris for pushing this through."
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Ditto!  :D
2003 TK has a new home
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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Quote from: paul banbury  - 
Remember, it's not paranoia if they really are watching you! : )
I KNOW the paranoids are watching me.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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If it's free to use, you're the product, not the customer.

fu
fu
2015TK
 
Re: The purpose behind Yahoo groups (and why it's good to escape)
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All major IT companies try to track and collect our use of the internet - Apple included I might add.  But to add some context - your bank, your teleco, your grocery store, your cable company, your medical, car, and life insurance company and your car/truck has been collecting and selling your personal information for years before the internet was a thing.  
that is way all those laws and regulations were pasted  concerning  credit reporting companies.   We in the US gave up true privacy in return for all sort of comfort and martial benefits ie home ownership, car ownership etc etc.   Its a bit disingenuous to attack internet  companies when we have allowed all sorts of other (many) companies free range in our lives. 
personal fine art photo stuff
TF Mack | Flickr
It's all good .......
2014 Twin King