Good to know…

Posted by Lynn Ramey on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Research Tools.

I just read the short article entitled, “Whatever made you think it was your data anyway?” (Thanks, Lyn!)
I appreciate Steven Poole’s matter-of-fact tone, and I think his article will inspire me in two main ways: (1) to become more aware of the roles I play as an internet user, and (2) to become more vigilant in how I manage my data online. Interestingly enough, these two ideas are already being explored, as I learn how to use WordPress; I’ll become a webmaster (not just a “product being sold”), and will be in charge of the “metaspace” in which my data is stored.

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