Comments for Erasing David

Comment on it happened to me by Santos Broom

Santos Broom — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:41:03 +0000

Very neat post. Many obliged.

Comment on UK Census 2011 by Harry Grime

Harry Grime — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:50:13 +0000

The public often indicate and call for the government to adopt methods and legislation designed to improve the well being and success for the individuals and the country that can only be described as common sense procedures. These pleadings by a majority of the population are invariably ignored by the government as they implement crazy crap legislation and regulation in a direct and determined attack upon democracy in their efforts to pander to a small minority of clamouring misfits with their own agenda, usually religion crazed nuts whose only actions and concerns are contingent on dying first preferably as martyr. A Census is not required if the government is seeking a feedback from its citizens and act in the interests of the majority and interests of the country. In conclusion, the Census is but a useful tool of the government in the process of gaining unrestrained control over the its citizens freedom of not only actions but also thoughts.

Comment on Facebook by Claire

Claire — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:55:48 +0000

David-

Thank you so much for making this film. It was really quite eye opening, and terrifying to see just how much information any person off the street can access about us. In this day and age, we so easily click the ‘accept friend request’ button without even really stopping to think how much we are about to share with that person. I will definitely be much more cautious about what I share and who I share it with.
I am also planning on looking in to the privacy policies in the United States, where I am from. I am curious to see the differences between our system and yours.

Thanks again for making me aware to the dangers of sharing information, knowingly and unknowingly. I will be sharing your film with as many people as I can!

Claire. Michigan, USA.

Comment on Synopsis by Egon

Egon — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:56:09 +0000

LOVE the movie, just great stuff… but you even got spy ware on this website!! go.og.le analytics..

so you pretty much give the worst collector of them a heads up, of who is looking to protect their privacy more 0.o except those who were smart enough to block GA… *hint*…

is there a second part in planning? hope so…

Comment on Facebook by Ann Archist

Ann Archist — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:27:14 +0000

I’ve been worrying about this issue fro quite some time. I tried for as long as possible to get a cell phone without any GPS features. That is no longer possible and have just resorted to a “track” phone that I shut off when not in use. As a interesting story the american government tried in the 70’s to get car manufacturers to install a “black box”, a Lo-Jack or On Star system, on all american made vehicles. The manufacturers wouldn’t do because they knew they’re customers would never buy a vehicle with these options. Americans at that time severely mistrusted the their government. Now, everyone wants these features and I’m quite sure that 99.9% of them have never considered the negative impacts this service. Your wife’s initial reactions to your idea of this project reminds me of most of Americans reactions to the thought of their government using freely given access to their personal information. The naive trust in powers larger than ourselves is distressing to me. Has history not given us enough examples of abuse of power? Or, which is much worse of a thought, have people around the world decided to stick their heads in the sand and pretend that they are “safe” because of their governments , since the alternative is quite frankly terrifying.

Comment on Facebook by Amy

Amy — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:45:17 +0000

Hello David,
I just finished watching your documentary and really enjoyed it. It is amazing all the information out there. One question I have is if you want to protect your children, why did you mention your son’s full name and birthday? Isn’t this an easy way for identity theft to happen? Thank you for this film, I think it should be shown in every school. I will suggest it to my teenager’s high school.
Blessings, Amy

Comment on paranoid moi? by Georgie

Georgie — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:09:42 +0000

Thankyou David for having the courage to totally cede your identity to the public world. Whilst confiming my own paranoias and making me more aware than ever of the pittfalls of modern society, you have exposed yourself entirely! A face to the name David Bond.

I always wonder just how much intent and effort the ( Australian) government puts in to assessing the mental state of it’s citizens, which then leads me to wonder if the British government has not carefully watched Erasing David analysing your emotional/mental state as an aid to further enhancing their own ability to affect British citizens? For all your bravery and courage, have you not provided a sample of British mentality to be used as yet another tool in the ongoing fight for control of the people?

Damned if you do and damned if you don’t:)

Comment on UK Census 2011 by Georgie

Georgie — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:10:43 +0000

There are benefits to the census such as population prediction and the subsequent planning required, HOWEVER! In Australia the census requires full name date of birth address etc. These details play no part in helping predict population and the planning thereof so why do they need them?

To add insult to injury we Australians are instructed to leave our census on the front door mat where they will be collected between 1 and 14 days. Collected by whom? Identity theives this is your opportunity! Scoop up whole streets of personal details while you walk your dog! At least our illustrious government can use the $160.00 fine incurred by people unwilling to leave the census on the door step towards the administration of posting the fine which was only possible because ( trumpet blare ) . . . they had my name and address:)

Comment on Facebook by Lewis archer

Lewis archer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:21:14 +0000

Thanks so much for the movie. I think the potential for totalitarian use of
Data is a real danger even now;though there are some good things about
It all. Blessings on your family!

Comment on Guide for the Private Citizen by Sue

Sue — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:52:14 +0000

In the US, when someone brings in a car for repair–even if it is being paid by the person (not car insurance), the repair log is sent to a data base accessed by insurance companies. Some of stores will even report when you get your oil changed. They read the VIN off the car.

If someone wants to know any information and they do not have a good reason for it, I make it up. My social security number, phone number etc. It’s easier than arguing with a clerk who is just doing the job in the way that she or he was told to. Later, if I want to, I will call the head of the company and ask their reason. Sometimes, it was just included on the stock form that they use but most often it’s because “that’s the way we always did it.”

Any ideas or concern with using Gmail? I have a couple of accounts but my primary uses my first and last name as part of the email address. I also have a secondary account that has no identifying information in the email address. How much privacy do I have with a gmail account?