Um, Natasha seems to have an inkling of the nuances; you give up something to participate and be on the 'commons'. And a major reason why you should always look the gift horse in the mouth! Lots of personal data get collected every day - and shared without let or hindrance - by commercial organisations. Often times with their governments. Often in furtherance of the wishes of the national security state. The states with their 'little corporals' and usual suspects well know this.....and sundry other hypocracies. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/technology/legislation-would-regulate-trac... -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================