Subj : Re: Computer Kits
To   : Jeff
From : boraxman
Date : Mon Jan 31 2022 19:07:07

 Je> I am, and if they are "activists," they are "active" for a reason or a
 Je> cause. Should they not leave you alone if you agree with them?
 Je> 

Yes, I've been subject to bullying.  That is what bullies do.  Comply and I'll leave you alone, for now...

 Je> If you know it to be a false promise, then don't expect privacy. Surely
 Je> there are other ways to communicate. Social media is primarily designed
 Je> for people to share things that they *want* others to see.
 Je> 

You'd be surprised how little thought many people give it.  I wouldn't be
surprised of MOST facebook users weren't really able to state who and how people can access their information.  They just go on because they want their friends and family to see photos of their grandkids.

 Je> I would agree with that. However, you can often just look at a site and
 Je> tell that it's not going to be private. What you can see of others,
 Je> others can see of you.
 Je> 

Maybe.  Take a discord group, one with 5 people.  Do I know from an invite when I join, whether that will be google searchable, or just between us 5? 
What should I expect?  I actually honestly am not sure.  I initially assumed that on a BBS, the messages didn't get replicated on the web.  How would I have known?  I might have talked about economics with someone, and now my
employer can search my name and find critiques against Big Business...

 Je> That depends. Some searchable communications are very valuable to
 Je> others. An example of this would be a forum post about someone having a
 Je> particular difficulty in setting up a particular BBS. If you search for
 Je> that problem, you're likely to come across a logged copy of that
 Je> conversation. And it might be just the thing you need to get your BBS
 Je> running.
 Je> 

Agree, as I stated, such forums SHOULD be public. But a general debate forum? Chat?  At best, it just add chaff to search engine results.

 Je> Ooh, no, I would not expect a pub conversation to be private, at least
 Je> not in the establishments we have here. I would expect mundane
 Je> conversation to go without notice but not unheard, and if I started
 Je> saying offensive things I would expect that others nearby would be
 Je> offended and that I very well might face consequences.
 Je> 

But it wouldn't go to the whole world.  At worst, people within earshot will chime in.

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