nothing to see here

[FeistySquirrel]

A new law was introduced that made websites tell you when they use them.

So now, basically, a small message pop up and by using their website you agree to the use of cookies etc.

You could of course turn cookies off; but then options such as "keep me signed in" etc won't work.

It's never bothered me, if they want to tailor the website view to match my needs and habits and make it easier for me, then so be it

 

[DWiggy]

Doesn't bother me at all, I quite like the fact all advertising shown on website's I visit now show things I'm interested in (Bike stuff) , much better than seeing rubbish that has absolutely no interest to me....I mean what's wrong with that?

 

[winjim]

Credit card companies were tracking and sharing buying info even before t'internet - and those loyalty / points cards ... all designed to help them track your habits and tailor their offerings (and increase sales)

It works extraordinarily well.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/magazine/shopping-habits.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp=

 

[Leedsbusdriver]

I run Ghostery on all my browsers (I have somehow ended up using 3 different operating systems) and don't get any of these things. It's free.

Must say i had never heard of Ghostery.Have installed it on Chrome now.Thanks for the heads up

 

[vickster]

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Wot are you sad for? Have a cuppa and a cookie!

 

[vickster]

I cycled to work and it's raining...

 

[Cuchilo]

On no , now I'm sad too

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Oh, must have missed that bit.
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