Posted by Shell on January 17, 2001, at 23:23:36
In reply to Re: We're being used as guinea pigs?? - use me, posted by Cam W. on January 17, 2001, at 22:16:56
I am really surprised that no one has mentioned that all of this was explained in the FAQs. Right next to the "Submit" button you click to submit a post, is a link to privacy and copyright information. Since it is easily accessible, I won't post it here, but will mention that the policies on privacy and using posted messages were very clearly spelled out.
The first thing I do before I post ANYWHERE online is read the privacy policy. If I have a problem with it, I won't post. If I find it acceptable, I will. Dr. Bob has never made a secret of the fact that he has intended to reserve the right use these posts:
"However, I want to be able to use these posts elsewhere. For example, on my Books page or in an article or something (if I ever get organized).
Therefore, you may submit a message only if you agree to allow me unrestricted use of it. Submitting a message constitutes acceptance of that condition. But you retain the copyright."
NOTHING online is completely private. In addition to the cookies on your machine, your ISP can also monitor what you do (and there are always hackers). As he states in the FAQs, "To be completely safe, you have to abstain.".
Shell
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