tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post114820895818068144..comments2024-03-29T15:43:13.329+00:00Comments on Seeking a Little Truth: CyberKittenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148490991870561172006-05-24T18:16:00.000+01:002006-05-24T18:16:00.000+01:00Mrs A said: I don't belive it is probable that we ...Mrs A said: I don't belive it is probable that we will see more totalitarian gov's in the future. I tend to believe that ideas, once learned, are difficult to unlearn, and the people (at home & abroad) will not accept totalitarian rule for long - we will see less of them in the future, not more.<BR/><BR/>I do hope that you're right.. but I fear that you are wrong. It seems that humanity only learns lessons slowly, often needing 'refeshers' along the way. I see an unfortunate drift towards totalitarian style governments on both sides of the Big Pond without much sense of any kind of opposition. But I guess that only time will tell.CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148465509417501212006-05-24T11:11:00.000+01:002006-05-24T11:11:00.000+01:00"do we *really* want to make things easier for pos...<I>"do we *really* want to make things easier for possible or - by the looks of things - probable future totalitarian Governments?<BR/>"</I><BR/><BR/>see, thats where we differ: I don't belive it is probable that we will see more totalitarian gov's in the future. I tend to believe thatideas, once learned, are difficult to unlearn, and the people (at home & abroad) will not accept totalitarian rule for long - we will see less of them in the future, not more.<BR/><BR/>the benefits of the technology invariably outweigh the possible abusives. this has been true throughout history - even when the technology was specific ally designed for war-fare, other, peaceful uses have appeared once the technology is available. What we need to ensure is that the technology IS in the the public domain & not restricted to a few governments!Juggling Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711012401065605739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148409104740678142006-05-23T19:31:00.000+01:002006-05-23T19:31:00.000+01:00What concerns me most of all is that we seem parti...What concerns me most of all is that we seem particularly careless regarding developing new methods and technologies that can be so easily abused. Sure technological advancement has always been a two (or more) edged sword, but do we *really* want to make things easier for possible or - by the looks of things - probable future totalitarian Governments?<BR/><BR/>Are we going to (seriously) regret making this technology available to anyone with the money and the will to use it?CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148399102675215922006-05-23T16:45:00.000+01:002006-05-23T16:45:00.000+01:00People are using microchips to tag their pets in c...People are using microchips to tag their pets in case they run away. My fear is that if we started using this technology on our kids, the predators will search our children's bodies for the tag so that they could remove it.<BR/>Not a good idea.Sadie Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362158642491145353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148393932162496192006-05-23T15:18:00.000+01:002006-05-23T15:18:00.000+01:00I agree with the post that the tags will slowly be...I agree with the post that the tags will slowly become commonplace.<BR/><BR/>As you know, i don't really have a problem with this. It's called progress. technology can be used in many ways, but it doesn't mean it always will, or that the technology is bad.<BR/><BR/>I won't be tagging my husband & kids right now - no real point. But when the tags contain your ID, emergency contact details, medical info, act as credit cards, a direct link to the www, and whatever else they think up, I am sure we'll all be fighting for them. <BR/><BR/>ummm, you know they can trace you to within three metres using your mobile phone - even when it's off, don't you?<BR/><BR/>And that you are never more than 300? 500? (I can't quite remember) metres from a CCTV camera in the UK?<BR/><BR/>And that all garages have numberplate recognition camera's now to check where your car is going?<BR/><BR/>And that dozens of companies have tons of personal data about you kept on file, and correlated with other details they buy/collect/aquire?Juggling Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711012401065605739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148387161520923992006-05-23T13:26:00.000+01:002006-05-23T13:26:00.000+01:00I remember discussing these tags not too long ago....I remember discussing these tags not too long ago. I think it was either on Sadie's or Tshsmom's site when we were discussing tagging pedophiles. This is very scary and I think your pathway is correct on how they will come to be used in one area and spread to another. But I do see everyone using them eventually. It will start with children being tagged, keeping the tags through adulthood and then tagging the next generation. *shudder*JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302685089721575210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148342029605661582006-05-23T00:53:00.000+01:002006-05-23T00:53:00.000+01:00Sleepypete -- He-he. Heaven knows most of us coul...Sleepypete -- He-he. Heaven knows most of us could use some therapy.dbackdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700991588554336491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148339926767795662006-05-23T00:18:00.000+01:002006-05-23T00:18:00.000+01:00I use my blog as a kind of therapy. It let me talk...I use my blog as a kind of therapy. It let me talk or at least think through some things I needed to think about. I found that easier to do out in the open than what I'd usually do - think about it just in my own head.<BR/><BR/>Maybe that's why I've not been updating my Blog so much lately - maybe I've gone beyond needing that therapy ? (chuckle) Will have to do a report on the cricket season so far ;-) It won't take long !Sleepypetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143274290029186546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148335946442662432006-05-22T23:12:00.000+01:002006-05-22T23:12:00.000+01:00uberchap asked: Would you say to friends what you ...uberchap asked: Would you say to friends what you say here, subject matter permitting ?<BR/><BR/>Yes, of course. Quite a few of my friends read my Blog anyway and are fully aware of my various opinions on things - though there's some things that they still don't know about me.<BR/><BR/>As far as I know I don't have a 'virtual' persona. What you see here is me... or at least the bits of me I choose to present in this public forum...CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148335173075853012006-05-22T22:59:00.000+01:002006-05-22T22:59:00.000+01:00Ubershap and Sadie,Agreed. I try to be completely...Ubershap and Sadie,<BR/><BR/>Agreed. I try to be completely honest on my blog and I don't say anything that I don't (or won't) say to my friends in person. If anything, my blog has helped me be more honest in real life. I certainly understand those people that use a blog experimentally to test out a persona or something, but that's not me.dbackdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700991588554336491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148330338712175672006-05-22T21:38:00.000+01:002006-05-22T21:38:00.000+01:00I love it! I used to think I was the only blogger ...I love it! I used to think I was the only blogger in our circle of "friends" that got anonymous people stirring up crap. I have had to become somewhat of a Blog-Nazi when it comes to anonymous comments. I hold to the concept that people who want to have a voice should be bold enough to include a name--especially if what they are saying is inflammatory.<BR/><BR/>uberchap--<BR/>My blog is just a creative expression or exstension of myself. I don't discuss anything that I wouldn't feel comfortable discussing in 'real time' conversations. I get the feeling most of my blog friends are the same...Sadie Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362158642491145353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148287431129058342006-05-22T09:43:00.000+01:002006-05-22T09:43:00.000+01:00Muahaha - I refuse to listen to allegations that I...Muahaha - I refuse to listen to allegations that I could be associated with such an outfit ;-).<BR/><BR/>Unless you mean the Mercenaries MoD of course ... Proud to be a member. I pay a subscription ...Sleepypetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143274290029186546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148279911691076912006-05-22T07:38:00.000+01:002006-05-22T07:38:00.000+01:00Weird eh................?I think I may have annoye...Weird eh................?<BR/><BR/>I think I may have annoyed someone... somewhere.... Not like me at all... [grin].<BR/><BR/>I suppose that I *could* admit it... but then I'd have to kill anyone who reads this Blog. [rotflmao].CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148277297150794122006-05-22T06:54:00.000+01:002006-05-22T06:54:00.000+01:00That has to be one of the most bizarre exchanges I...That has to be one of the most bizarre exchanges I have ever read.<BR/><BR/>CK, why don't you just admit you work for the Ministry of Defence? --- ha, ha, ha. Hilarious. Someone forgot to take their meds this morning.dbackdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700991588554336491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148250644225324692006-05-21T23:30:00.000+01:002006-05-21T23:30:00.000+01:00Anyone know a good lawyer ?Drop the anonymity Mr "...Anyone know a good lawyer ?<BR/><BR/>Drop the anonymity Mr "Actual" Truthseeker, give some truth of your own. Put up or shut up.<BR/><BR/>(Goes off to look at Hit Counter logs to get a better idea of Mr Nobody is)Sleepypetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143274290029186546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148249724790387992006-05-21T23:15:00.000+01:002006-05-21T23:15:00.000+01:00Strange isn't it.... Always the anonymous ones.......Strange isn't it.... Always the anonymous ones............CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148248778075065692006-05-21T22:59:00.000+01:002006-05-21T22:59:00.000+01:00well, 'actual truthseeker' - I can see you're a bi...well, 'actual truthseeker' - I can see you're a big one for denial yourself...<BR/><BR/>blank profile?<BR/><BR/>non-existent blog URL?<BR/><BR/>and magically you appear here to heckle cyberkitten.<BR/><BR/>I have no time for 'invisible' people.<BR/><BR/>cqcraziequeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098227916486173799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148247286882688222006-05-21T22:34:00.000+01:002006-05-21T22:34:00.000+01:00I'm puzzled - where on my blog does it mention I w...I'm puzzled - where on my blog does it mention I work in the Ministry of Defence.....?<BR/><BR/>And who is this person taking my name in vain? I have no idea who he/she is but I object to their tone.<BR/><BR/>Add to this the fact that I have not yet made public my opinion of ID cards (and am unlikely to), and the inclusion of my name in this debate by 'actual truthseeker' is even more insulting....<BR/><BR/>cqcraziequeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098227916486173799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148245921939508812006-05-21T22:12:00.000+01:002006-05-21T22:12:00.000+01:00AT said: It's stated in the blogs of your friends ...AT said: It's stated in the blogs of your friends you work for the Ministry Of Defence at the place where a quick googling of the department reveals they are built. <BR/><BR/>'They' being what exactly? RFID's? UAV's ID cards? According to the article: the company that makes these "radio frequency identification tags," is the VeriChip Corp - not the MoD.<BR/><BR/>I'm curious as to what relationship you think there is between how I earn a crust and the things I post on my Blog.<BR/><BR/>Also I actually offer very little personal information here as you can see from my rather sparse profile. So what?CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17922979.post-1148242241782965962006-05-21T21:10:00.000+01:002006-05-21T21:10:00.000+01:00Are we (presumably the UK Government) or are we no...Are we (presumably the UK Government) or are we not buying these things? - I have no idea if we are. As far as I am aware they are still pretty much in their infancy. It wouldn't surprise me if we were at least investigating the idea.<BR/><BR/>How can I *know* these things are not true? Do YOU know they aren't? Especially as most of the comments in the article are speculations regarding possible future events....<BR/><BR/>As an 'actual' truthseeker (presumably implying that I am nothing of the sort) have you in fact discovered the 'truth'.? If so I'm sure we'd all love to hear it...CyberKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394155516712665665noreply@blogger.com