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Comment on Stop Drawing Stick People by The Art of Brainstorming :: Stop Drawing Stick People // by Scott Hale | Heart of Campus Ministry

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:59:46 +0000

[...] Most psychologists agree that we draw stick figures because we lose confidence in our artistic ability at some age. Ok, no big deal. We’re not all artists. But notice – we don’t choose to draw stick people because we can’t draw…we do it because we aren’t confident. Continue Reading… [...]

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by m!les

m!les — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:07:37 +0000

I’m this way, too. People freaked out when Google launched their Dashboard. I heard alot of people say how scary it is that they know so much about us. I just thought, “If you create an account with them and upload data to all of their services, how can you be surprised? You’re shocked they remember what you search for? THEY’RE a search engine!”

I feel the same way about Facebook. I don’t put stuff online that I don’t want online. Read the privacy policies for these companies and close your accounts if you’re worried.

The Internet has a long memory.

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by Private Book « Branding U – of O

Private Book « Branding U – of O — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:53:34 +0000

[...] have been added that you should be aware of. Scott Hale shares his interesting opinion on his blog Highway to Hale, “I think it’s GREAT.” Because what we share on Facebook, we share willingly and therefore, [...]

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by Scott Hale

Scott Hale — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:29:11 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Sarah. You’re right about the trust aspect – Kind of comes back to only getting once chance to make a first impression and the days where people could hide behind a screen name weren’t the best first impression for some people. On the other side, like you pointed out, it’s unrealistic to think Facebook (or anybody on the internet) has any information that didn’t already exist somewhere else (like a phonebook). Most people understand they should use common sense when posting things in public, but this Facebook deal is even beyond that. Even if you do post something that flies in the face of common sense, no individual at any specific company is going to see it. It’s going into an automated contextual content aggregator (if an ACCA doesn’t exist already, sign me up for a trademark on that) – the worst thing that will happen is that one of your favorite brands knows you better. Watch out.

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by Sarah Tiambeng

Sarah Tiambeng — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:30:04 +0000

Great post Scott! This is the perfect way to look at it. So many people get freaked out about their information being shared but forget the fact that they are the ones that shared the information in the first place! We’re not in the world anymore where people hide behind screennames. We have more power than we think because we share what we want and get the content we want because of it. A lot of people I know are concerned about having their address available or their phone number, which somewhat surprises me because did they forget that we have phonebooks that used to list that information? I think it is fine that publishers keep this information, but I think it does take a certain amount of trust and understanding.

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by Scott Hale

Scott Hale — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:03:07 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Danny. I’m right there with you. It has to be frustrating for Facebook to come from a point where they know they can create a better experience if they have access to everything, but people still have an issue with knowing brand have access to the information they willingly share. I think you’re right about educating users on the fact that they maintain all control over their data, privacy, and sharing… it’s just getting more complicated to do so. Based on Facebook’s amount of users and growth, I think they’ll be ok

Great point about staying positive concerning the personalized web, too – Just a matter of time before it’s a mainstream thought?

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by Scott Hale

Scott Hale — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:45:09 +0000

You make a good point, Leah. But I think that’s a case of brands getting a little trigger-happy and failing to be tactful in their marketing. The same can be said for the same commercial popping up so many times it makes your brain numb. On the other hand, I’d much rather consistently see an ad for a brand I know I like (hopefully they change it up a bit, offer a deal, or give me some new info) than see an ad for something I have no need for (like Nair…).

Just a thought: If I wanted to get aggressive as an advertiser, why not go where the competitor is being liked or contextually advertised?

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by Danny

Danny — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:41:18 +0000

Scott, I love that you’re optimistic about the Facebook changes. I’m also really excited. I’m excited that Facebook and publishers alike will use my personal information to give me a more personal, relevant, and better web experience.

All that being said, many of the Facebook’s users do not fully understand the privacy implications and do not understand how to tweak their privacy settings. Facebook is in a tough spot. In order to deliver the best web experience for its users they need as much personal data as possible. At the same time, they need to maintain the trust of their user base and allow them to control what they share. If I was serious about my privacy, I would see this as an inherent contradiction, and a problem. Facebook should maybe do a little more to educated it’s users about privacy settings and their importance.

I think I’ve just accepted the fact that online privacy is basically a misnomer, and focus on the positive aspects and possibilities of a personalized and social web.

Comment on Facebook Can Have My Data by Leah

Leah — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:32:44 +0000

The trouble is that once you say you “like” something, you’re pounded over the head with it. I recently shopped for my favorite brand of shoes online. From that moment on, every day, I was hounded by ads for that brand. A luxury brand, acting like a TV infomercial. It’s too much! I ALREADY love the brand. I don’t need it pounded into my head every day! It takes all the fun out of it, and it takes the fun out of having that luxury item. Rather than making it special, it makes me get sick of seeing it all the time. This was about three weeks ago, prior to the FB “like” option.

Comment on Connect with Scott Hale by Dan Houghton

Dan Houghton — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:20:54 +0000

I like the site, you have some great content. What are you working on right now – anything exciting?

Dan