Comments on: I Have Been Robbed – Social Computing Paranoia or Valid Concern? http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/ A blog about Knowledge Management, Communities, Collaboration, Learning, Social Computing and Work/Life Balance Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:36:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Simone http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1174581 Simone Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:02:12 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1174581 In the Netherlands a website was launched addressing the very same issue, and received lots of attention all over the world: http://pleaserobme.com/ In the Netherlands a website was launched addressing the very same issue, and received lots of attention all over the world: http://pleaserobme.com/

]]> By: Nimmy http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1152284 Nimmy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:37:19 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1152284 I've always wondered about why some people never thought twice about publishing their daily plans (especially related to travel). As many of the people who've responded above have mentioned, even I've generally considered sharing only past information when it comes to traveling. What happened to you is terrible and I hope you are able to recover from it soon and get all your "music" back in place. Take care... Nimmy I’ve always wondered about why some people never thought twice about publishing their daily plans (especially related to travel). As many of the people who’ve responded above have mentioned, even I’ve generally considered sharing only past information when it comes to traveling. What happened to you is terrible and I hope you are able to recover from it soon and get all your “music” back in place. Take care…
Nimmy

]]> By: Lee http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1152093 Lee Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:26:58 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1152093 aw that sucks. Really sorry to hear about that Luis. aw that sucks. Really sorry to hear about that Luis.

]]> By: Jerry Carter http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1152089 Jerry Carter Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:55:40 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1152089 Precisely the advise I was going to offer. When I was blogging, and now with Facebook, I file post action reports only for this exact reason. You wouldn't put a sign out front advertising your absence from home - but that's what up to the moment tweets are. Still - sorry to hear some vile person took advantage in this way. Big L for them. Precisely the advise I was going to offer. When I was blogging, and now with Facebook, I file post action reports only for this exact reason. You wouldn’t put a sign out front advertising your absence from home – but that’s what up to the moment tweets are. Still – sorry to hear some vile person took advantage in this way. Big L for them.

]]> By: Jacques Pavlenyi http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1152013 Jacques Pavlenyi Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:22:02 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1152013 I'm so sorry you were robbed. It's less about the things taken and more about the feeling of violation is how I felt when I was robbed. I also think you're right to consider how this impacts your privacy in social media. Much like we grew up not broadcasting to strangers our address, so do I also believe a certain amount of discretion online is also called for. Not everyone has bad intentions, but alas enough do. So whether it's limiting my TripIt or Facebook updates to closest networks, or only connecting with people on LinkedIn whom I've actually met in person, to not always microblogging my current location (you won't see me on those GPS-updated mobile apps auto-microblogging my coordinates anytime soon), I think it's only safe to take some precautions in this Wild Wild West of social media. I’m so sorry you were robbed. It’s less about the things taken and more about the feeling of violation is how I felt when I was robbed. I also think you’re right to consider how this impacts your privacy in social media. Much like we grew up not broadcasting to strangers our address, so do I also believe a certain amount of discretion online is also called for. Not everyone has bad intentions, but alas enough do. So whether it’s limiting my TripIt or Facebook updates to closest networks, or only connecting with people on LinkedIn whom I’ve actually met in person, to not always microblogging my current location (you won’t see me on those GPS-updated mobile apps auto-microblogging my coordinates anytime soon), I think it’s only safe to take some precautions in this Wild Wild West of social media.

]]> By: César Miramontes http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1151988 César Miramontes Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:46:24 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1151988 I'm sorry to hear about this. Precisely I don't tweet about things I'm going to do outside of home nor if I'm actually out there. Mostly I post things that I already did. For the rest, I try to never disclose pictures with family or the house, nor mention any data that could be used for a bad purpose. I’m sorry to hear about this. Precisely I don’t tweet about things I’m going to do outside of home nor if I’m actually out there. Mostly I post things that I already did.

For the rest, I try to never disclose pictures with family or the house, nor mention any data that could be used for a bad purpose.

]]> By: Keith Brooks http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1151981 Keith Brooks Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:07:06 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1151981 @bill yes the interview background, always focusing on the bad but you can't scrub it all away. this at least they can be better proactive, post after its done is a good route. Just a downside to some great progress. @bill yes the interview background, always focusing on the bad but you can’t scrub it all away.
this at least they can be better proactive, post after its done is a good route.
Just a downside to some great progress.

]]> By: Jasmin Tragas http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1151977 Jasmin Tragas Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:40:39 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1151977 Oh Luis so sorry to hear you were robbed! @Mark Stevens I like the point you raise, that we are not only responsible for our own security but those around us as well. I wonder if many other men think about that or consult with their partners/family first to ask what they would prefer? Oh Luis so sorry to hear you were robbed!

@Mark Stevens I like the point you raise, that we are not only responsible for our own security but those around us as well. I wonder if many other men think about that or consult with their partners/family first to ask what they would prefer?

]]> By: Bill Sweeney http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1151973 Bill Sweeney Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:29:39 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1151973 Luis, sorry to hear you might have experienced the downside of my social computing paranoia. I hate to think the worst of people, but I know there are those that exploit the positive things in life. Your blog post makes this all the more real. Keith, regarding college students, most of my warnings tend to be about the Internet content that follows them to a job interview. This is certainly another scenario for everyone to consider. Luis, sorry to hear you might have experienced the downside of my social computing paranoia. I hate to think the worst of people, but I know there are those that exploit the positive things in life. Your blog post makes this all the more real.

Keith, regarding college students, most of my warnings tend to be about the Internet content that follows them to a job interview. This is certainly another scenario for everyone to consider.

]]> By: Brian Benz http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/comment-page-1/#comment-1151971 Brian Benz Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:27:59 +0000 http://www.elsua.net/2009/12/02/i-have-been-robbed-social-computing-paranoia-or-valid-concern/#comment-1151971 One other thing - I found that overall, talking about the burglary back then was a negative experience. A few people were sympathetic, while others were overly judgmental, automatically assuming I had somehow brought this misfortune on myself. Perhaps it's and American cultural thing or maybe I hang out with the wrong people :). I'd be interested to hear your overall reaction is so far, aside from the supportive comments here. One other thing – I found that overall, talking about the burglary back then was a negative experience. A few people were sympathetic, while others were overly judgmental, automatically assuming I had somehow brought this misfortune on myself. Perhaps it’s and American cultural thing or maybe I hang out with the wrong people :) . I’d be interested to hear your overall reaction is so far, aside from the supportive comments here.

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