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So much for privacy! Listening in on VoIP calls [ kevxml2a.verizon.net] In IC XC, Father Anthony+
Everyone baptized into Christ should pass progressively through all the stages of Christ's own life, for in baptism he receives the power so to progress, and through the commandments he can discover and learn how to accomplish such progression. - Saint Gregory of Sinai
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A startup has come up with a new way to make money from phone calls connected via the Internet: having software listen to the calls, then displaying ads on the callers' computer screens based on what's being talked about.
For instance, a caller talking about going for dinner might see ads to local restaurants and restaurant review sites, while someone pondering whether to buy a new computer might see ads for computer stores. Relevant unsponsored links also appear. And if you are talking about something the government really doesn't like, ads for attorneys and bail bondsmen might appear! This is REALLY, really scary! Thanks, though, for posting it, Father. Gordo
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Gordo,
I know. With more phone users switching to VoIP service, this can blow a lot of our privacy and protections as we know it down the drain.
In IC XC,
Father Anthony+
Everyone baptized into Christ should pass progressively through all the stages of Christ's own life, for in baptism he receives the power so to progress, and through the commandments he can discover and learn how to accomplish such progression. - Saint Gregory of Sinai
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I share both your concerns.
On CSPAN about a month ago, I saw a session from the Aspen Institute, where a bunch of Silicon Valley "geniuses" were talking about their "startups". One guy's company is developing software (in testing) that they hope to market to various businesses. The goal of the software is to determine what is driving "traffic" on the Internet, so that "appropriate" pulses can be sent, and produce "controlled" reaction.
This was all seen as marvelous, simply marvelous! But I think the better term is "nefarious". He-who-shall-not-be-named is smacking his lips. "Government" is adopting a "wait-and-see" approach. See what?
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