If it's on public view what's the scream about privacy?

Anyone can walk down a street and view what's on offer, so what's different about looking through Google's cameras? Some members of the public are outraged because Google has intruded on their privacy.  Isn't this a double standard?

Have you noticed what people are revealing on Facebook and MySpace, not to mention homemade movies on YouTube! What Google did was perfectly legal, they took photographs of houses and buildings from a public place, the street.

The people who were randomly caught in the lens are saying, "They don't have the right to take a photo of me". Yes they do, when you're in a public place like your street.

So what value does this new tool provide for Google users? Apart from the quick thrill of spying on your neighbours front lawn, there's not that much use for the new innovation. I'm just disappointed I'm not on camera, being squeaky clean as I am... ho ho!

Hi John,

I don't understand what the Big Deal is either.  If it's not Google, it's sure to be someone else.  These days you can't go to the Crapper without someone watching.  Click on the Banner below for a small sample of what I mean...

I did go on and block the Home Phone Number search on there, however I'm sure there's probably 50 more that I don't know about.

Speaking of privacy, I'm working on a little Project and I wish that my participants could get a privacy so that they could proceed. 

They're working on a new Breed of Watch Cat.  What do you think of their first offspring...

I think those Unwanted Visitors would get the message, don't you?

Have a Great Weekend,

Phil

Hi Phil

Well, that puts the kybosh on any remaining privacy issues.

Hey, love that Watch Cat!

And, try and behave yourself over the weekend, mate!