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September 6, 2005
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This week's hot topic:
ZabaSearch blogsIs ZabaSearch’s new blogging tool an invasion of privacy or a useful way to obtain information? After reading Elsa Wenzel’s recent blog entry, you had plenty of interesting opinions to share. New kind of identity theft CNET member esf38 is alarmed at all the fraudulence that ZabaSearch's new tool could create. He's asking for any suggestions on how to better monitor the site's practices. Read esf38's full post in CNET TalkBack No more witness protection? CNET member Moonlight wonders about those who are trying to hide their address from stalkers or other dangerous people. Could ZabaSearch be opening the door to criminal activity? Read Moonlight's full post in CNET TalkBack By permission only As a victim of identity theft, CNET member nolemmings feels that ZabaSearch can comprise a person's safety and privacy. He feels users shouldn't have to "opt out" just to keep their contact information safe and sound. Read nolemmings's full post in CNET TalkBack Speak Up! Do you think ZabaSearch's new blogging technology is a helpful tool or a lawsuit waiting to happen? Read "Let your fingers do the gossiping" and speak up! • Alpha: CNET's blog From CNET Reviews • Five blogger services reviewed From CNET Reviews • PC applications & utilities forum From CNET forums  Here are some interesting comments you've recently submitted
on CNET. Read up on it and talk about it.
• Is your cell phone number for sale? Cell phone editor Kent German addresses whether your cell phone number will be sold to telemarketers. He also discusses security risks associated with using an unlocked phone, the compatibility of SIM cards, and the best cell phones for troops serving in Iraq. • Where do you prefer to watch movies: at home or in the theater? Technology is improving the home-theater experience--and making it more affordable. At the same time, going out to the movies continues to cost more and more. Where do you like to watch your favorite flicks? • Is Blu-ray the new evil? CNET editor Molly Wood writes: "In the growing war between Blu-ray and HD-DVD, Blu-ray is emerging as the most consumer-unfriendly format. Engadget notes a Reuters article that says networked Blu-ray DVD players will rat you out if you try to hack them in any way. One point to HD-DVD. Is Blu-ray the new evil?" |
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