On 4/24/2011 7:24 AM, Andy wrote:
> "Nancy > wrote:
>
>> dsi1 wrote:
>>> On 4/23/2011 9:57 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>>> Yeah, all those apps doing whatever they want without you knowing,
>>>> who signed up for that. Installing data collecting or whatever it is
>>>> they do.
>>>
>>> I have to turn on the location services when I use apps like Google
>>> Sky. It's a hassle but it's a super bitchin' app. Thanks Google!
>>
>> Some of the stuff looks like a lot of fun, that's for sure. And a lot
>> of the apps look really handy, too.
>>
>> nancy
>
>
> To whom it may concern
>
> There's a built in measure of precaution on the iPhone.
>
> It will toss up a yes/no dialog about, "the application would like to
> know your location."
>
> It's not a behind your back hack!!!


And without delving into if it actually works how would you know it
actually does anything? It isn't some sort of easily observable thing
like turning off the light in the bedroom.

>
> I'm growing tired of parading for the success of the iPhone.
>
> It's not Apple related.

Sure it is. Apple is a manufacturer of devices and it squarely shares
the responsibility just like all other manufacturers of similar devices
do. Why exactly was Apple recording everyones position? What else does
the device do that we don't know about?

Personal smart communications devices are becoming very pervasive and
there are many people like me who want to know exactly what they are
doing and how the providers and manufacturers are respecting my freedom
and privacy. It isn't at all acceptable to not expect more from them.


>
> You scaredycat folks should've known this from the start!!!!!!
>
> Andy

Known what? That we always need to be vigilant?