[COLUG] Mail server advice

[Scott Merrill]

> > I know a few Google employees, and I believe that they're working hard
> > to make technology do new cool and useful things.  I believe that
> > they're not interested in -- or supportive of -- working for a company
> > that would exploit its user base.
>
>         For now.
>
>         This applies now: your data being readily supenaed from a third
> party.

So be it.  Like I said, I know which data belongs in an email, and
which doesn't.

> > I might be wrong, but for now I've
> > seen nothing to make me uncomfortable using Google's services.
>
>         Data aggregation involving every facet of your life doesn't
> discomfort you?

Not particularly, because it's quite clearly not "every facet" of my
life.  Moreover, it's one of the risks of having a presence online.  I
know what data I'm comfortable revealing online, and I'm mostly
comfortable with the fact that a determined agent can piece together a
lot more about me if they spend the time and energy.

I talk about my kids on my blog.  I post pictures of my kids on my
Flickr account.  I know a few people that shudder at the thought of
making public any data about their family.  I don't share their fears.
 Different strokes for different folks.

I'm currently comfortable with my online presence.  You may not share
my opinions, and that's okay with me.