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25 May 2011
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Originally Posted by Redboots
Blocking Googladservices is another good thing to do.
I don't want these "people" to know what my surfing habits are. Full stop!
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Even if you block seeing the ads, they know who and where you are. Publicly they say they can narrow down your location to 30 meters. If you want to be hidden, you have to go the full Bin Laden and use flashdrive and a remote computer.
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26 May 2011
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Still not seeing it. When I look at that page I see a whole lot of fluff consisting in part of duplications of what I see far more efficiently here, in part of all sorts of people jumping on board to admire each other ("Grant and Susanstopped by the Touratech-USA headquarters this afternoon. What an amazing couple! We're really looking forward to working with them in the future. Stay tuned!") with what seems like an excess of enthusiasm combined with deficiencies in critical thinking. In the first case I'd rather see it here, relatively un-diluted; in the second, I'd rather not see it at all. And I'm not concerned about whether my friends know what I like; if they haven't figured it out by now, why should I worry about it?
Still wondering. Am I especially obtuse in some way? Facebook has a place in my life, but I don't see the appeal of this one.
Mark
PS: I know that targeted ads are the wave of the future, as well as the reason that all sorts of handy stuff like Google exist, but they always seem to think I'm someone I'm pretty certain I'm not. At best, they're trying to sell me stuff I already purchased months ago. Probably this is just another sign of my increasing lack of relevancy to the workings of the world. I'm ok with that.
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4 Jun 2011
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Just 'liked' the facebook page - will be nice to be kept up-to-date with everything since I'm on FB more than on here
Well done guys
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Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
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"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
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Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
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