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I too was alarmed by this, years ago that is.  The only way to shunt the
abundant flow of information is via legislation.  This will undoubtedly
lead to over-legislation and in my mind that is worse than easily
finding your street address. ;)  

-Jim P.

On Thu, 2004-04-22 at 12:03, Sean Kilpatrick wrote:
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> Sorry for the intrusion of basically non-Linux
> stuff on this list, but I think it is important
> to all with young children. My Libertarian soul
> is appalled at the new ways public data and be
> sorted through relational databases.
> 
> What follows came in over the transom on one of the
> mail lists I frequent.  
> 
> It's true. I tried it before deciding to forward
> it. I have not yet tried the "removal feature." But
> I will!
> 
> Sean
> 
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> >Google has implemented a new feature wherein you can type someone's
> >telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will be
> >given a map to their house.
> 
> >Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in
> >google.com.  My phone number came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest
> >link, it actually mapped out where I live.  Quite scary.  Please look up
> >your own number.  Read below for details.
> 
> >Think about it--if a child, single person, ANYONE gives out his/her
> >phone number, someone can actually now look it up to find out where
> >he/she lives.
> 
> >To test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: Google
> >www.google.com Type your phone number in the search bar with or without
> >dashes (i.e.
> >555-555-1212 or 5555551212) and hit enter.
> 
> >If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information,
> >simply click on the telephone icon next to your phone number.  I removed
> >my name, but it takes 48-hours.  If you are unlisted in the phone book,
> >you might not be in there, but it is a good idea just to check.
> 
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