ReconRat Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Ok, so those popular FaceBook tests that people take just look like info mining to me. You know, where they collect information on population or individuals and sell it for fun and profit.So here's an article in New York Times that says the most popular of the tests does exactly that. The test for "What's Your Real Age?". Apparently it is majority funded by pharmaceutical drug companies:New York Times article on "Online Age Quiz: information gathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I must post this on Facebook "right stat now". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 So they will find out what exactly?That I am an Ohio-Poser?Or that I constantly run redtube.com just for background music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Just never click on any apps and all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 For fun, I took one on another website that probably isn't checking data or email.It didn't ask for stuff like that. It appears I'm pretty damn healthy.Ignore the theme of the website, and just take the silly test...Virtual Age Calculator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 People that fill out those surveys then publish piss me off... also, unless you specify it in privacy settings advertisers can use your images in banners...On my phone, but Google for it, you'll find a bunch of examples of husbands and wives seeing their spouses in banners for singles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 People that fill out those surveys then publish piss me off... also, unless you specify it in privacy settings advertisers can use your images in banners...On my phone, but Google for it, you'll find a bunch of examples of husbands and wives seeing their spouses in banners for singles.hahaha, one of my high school teachers used to do modeling for part time job. Mostly ski gear and clothing. He walking into a store and saw a full sized cardboard cutout of himself. It was selling cigarettes, and had a cigarette in his hand and a pack...He doesn't smoke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 not even on facebook im safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Plain and simple for everyone... if you aren't paying for a service/goods do NOT expect your information won't be sold.Money talks, I've even seen companies sell their customer list when they needed money (Overstock.com for one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I never do those stupid quizzes for exactly that reason...... As soon as it warns that "it needs to upload my personal info"..... I exit out post haste!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 ANybody that is surprised by this, deserves to have their info collected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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