When gmail was first introduced, I discovered Google’s shady habbits in a site called “gmail-is-too-creepy” (dot com).

People don’t realize the magnitude of Google’s reach, are unaware of (or don’t understand) its data mining practices, and most importantly, know what those things translate into regarding individuals’ privacy. (Pay attention to the companies its buying, and note how it alters snoopy aspects of those sites once it acquires them).

Look at YouTube, for example. Today I discovered that I can’t sign into YouTube anymore unless I unblock Google cookies.

I’ve been blocking Google cookies for years, and my YouTube account was created in 2006. That was long before Google bought it, inserted its awful ads (which I proudly block) and changed YouTube’s interface to resemble a Google clone.

But suddenly, no joy. I can view YouTube videos, but not comment on them unless I let Google store its mess in my computer. Fine by me — for now.

I temporarily allow the cookies and delete them after I comment. But who wants to go through that mess each time, just to have a bit of entertainment?

Google is evil. People will laugh at me now for saying that, but in a few years… just watch.

They track us and sell our info, people.
We’re numbers for their profit, not “members”.