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AOL Data Spill Threatens AOLusers With Extinction

Posted by zanek on · 7 comments
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The fallout from an intentional dump of search data by AOL researchers is rapidly spreading. So far, those poisoned by the spill include porn-seekers, suicidals, murderers, other AOL users, the spillers, MySpace and Google. Beneficiaries include blog spammers, pay-per-click crooks, trial lawyers and competitors of every stripe.

[I highly suggest you get any remaining family members off of AOL now. I mean now! - dcparris]

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Comments (7)

Scott_Ruecker ·
You have to realize that value that the data from that site carries. On the 'black market', its a sellers dream.

I for one don't think anyone is innocent on this one.
dcparris ·
The article did say it was an intentional dump. Someone needs to be taken out behind the barn and shot. Not beaten, shot.
dinotrac ·
>to be taken out behind the barn and shot.

Hey Rev ---

Whatever happened to "Love thy neighbor?"

;0)

Scott_Ruecker ·
I for one am in complete agreement with Don, taken out back and shot.

Hey I love my neighbor, but not the one selling my identity to the highest bidder.
dcparris ·
> Whatever happened to "Love thy neighbor?"

In this case, I'm thinking of the other several million of my neighbors. That question should be directed at AOL anyway. ;-)
jdixon ·
Dino:

You probably know this, but for the benefit of any readers who don't, who is and is not your neighbor is further defined in the parable of the good Samaritan. Let's just say that whoever did this doesn't meet the definition. :)
dcparris ·
Lol! I think we could have loads of fun with that whole scenario. "AOL hijacks "State Farm's theme (Like a good neighbor)". AOL could follow in Microsoft's PR steps and overcome the gaffe by playing the Barney theme song to assure their customers that "they care". Anyone feel like building a top ten list?

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