[ale] a Google <feature!> OT

[Dow Hurst]

It isn't offtopic since Google is one of the most successful Linux 
projects/businesses around.
Dow


Sean Kilpatrick wrote:
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> Sorry for the intrusion of basically non-Linux
> stuff on this list, but I think it is important
> to all with young children. My Libertarian soul
> is appalled at the new ways public data and be
> sorted through relational databases.
> 
> What follows came in over the transom on one of the
> mail lists I frequent.  
> 
> It's true. I tried it before deciding to forward
> it. I have not yet tried the "removal feature." But
> I will!
> 
> Sean
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>>Google has implemented a new feature wherein you can type someone's
>>telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will be
>>given a map to their house.
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> 
>>Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
>>google.com.  My phone number came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest
>>link, it actually mapped out where I live.  Quite scary.  Please look up
>>your own number.  Read below for details.
> 
> 
>>Think about it--if a child, single person, ANYONE gives out his/her
>>phone number, someone can actually now look it up to find out where
>>he/she lives.
> 
> 
>>To test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: Google
>>www.google.com Type your phone number in the search bar with or without
>>dashes (i.e.
>>555-555-1212 or 5555551212) and hit enter.
> 
> 
>>If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information,
>>simply click on the telephone icon next to your phone number.  I removed
>>my name, but it takes 48-hours.  If you are unlisted in the phone book,
>>you might not be in there, but it is a good idea just to check.
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