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AlCalavicci 12/01/19 2:01:52 PM #1:	Was thinking of buying this as a Christmas gift for someone but I'm a little worried about their privacy. Any thoughts? --- http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111123223446/simpsons/images/9/99/K.png I didn't even give you my coat! <cite>AlCalavicci posted [p:930957438] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>Was thinking of buying this as a Christmas gift for someone but I'm a little worried about their privacy. Any thoughts? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
meestermj 12/01/19 2:10:41 PM #2:	I've used it. What are they gonna do with the info? "Guys, he's mostly Irish! We have to inform Russia!" Like.....? --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:930957811] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>I've used it. What are they gonna do with the info? "Guys, he's mostly Irish! We have to inform Russia!" Like.....? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlCalavicci 12/01/19 2:31:37 PM #3:	meestermj posted... I've used it. What are they gonna do with the info? "Guys, he's mostly Irish! We have to inform Russia!" Like.....? Some of the concerns I've seen are that researchers can use your DNA for research that could create pharmaceutical products that you may not support. Also, that law enforcement could potentially subpoena your DNA in certain situations. Also that your DNA information (among whatever else) could be subject to a data breach just like credit cards, etc. --- http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111123223446/simpsons/images/9/99/K.png I didn't even give you my coat! <cite>AlCalavicci posted [p:930958705] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>meestermj posted... </cite> <quote>I've used it. What are they gonna do with the info? "Guys, he's mostly Irish! We have to inform Russia!" Like.....?</quote> Some of the concerns I've seen are that researchers can use your DNA for research that could create pharmaceutical products that you may not support. Also, that law enforcement could potentially subpoena your DNA in certain situations. Also that your DNA information (among whatever else) could be subject to a data breach just like credit cards, etc. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catIRL 12/01/19 2:35:28 PM #4:	A family member of mine did one of those once, and now they never stop emailing him to buy more stuff. --- Always delivers. <cite>catIRL posted [p:930958867] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>A family member of mine did one of those once, and now they never stop emailing him to buy more stuff.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk 12/01/19 2:36:59 PM #5:	most are scams and just sell your data anyway --- https://imgur.com/tRUZB3x <cite>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted [p:930958946] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>most are scams and just sell your data anyway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
1337toothbrush 12/01/19 2:40:55 PM #6:	Yeah, I'm going to pay them to take my data to sell for a lot of money... --- https://imgur.com/a/FU9H8 https://imgur.com/ZkQRDsR - https://imgur.com/2x2gtgP <cite>1337toothbrush posted [p:930959114] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, I'm going to pay them to take my data to sell for a lot of money...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cavalierking 12/01/19 2:41:49 PM #7:	meestermj posted... I've used it. What are they gonna do with the info? "Guys, he's mostly Irish! We have to inform Russia!" Like.....? i've read that they sell your info to health insurance companies or something --- live and let live <cite>cavalierking posted [p:930959160] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>meestermj posted...</cite> <quote>I've used it. What are they gonna do with the info? "Guys, he's mostly Irish! We have to inform Russia!" Like.....? </quote> i've read that they sell your info to health insurance companies or something</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightningCamaro 12/01/19 2:51:41 PM #9:	No way in hell am I sending my DNA off to a company that will sell it and engage in questionable business practices. --- Claiming to be part of a master race makes you an idiot, nothing else. People who agree: 34 <cite>LightningCamaro posted [p:930959555] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>No way in hell am I sending my DNA off to a company that will sell it and engage in questionable business practices.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxington 12/01/19 2:51:45 PM #10:	yea, I've done it. luckily with the health report thing, the only thing that stands out is that I might be predisposed to lactose intolerance. --- b-bb-box <cite>boxington posted [p:930959557] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>yea, I've done it. luckily with the health report thing, the only thing that stands out is that I might be predisposed to lactose intolerance. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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RickyTheBAWSE 12/01/19 2:56:53 PM #12:	if you're an American with a social security number, "they" already have all of the info needed on you if something were to happen. I'll do. 23 and Me one day --- Never let those intent on misunderstanding you be the narrator to YOUR story! Context? Context!? CONTEXT!!! <cite>RickyTheBAWSE posted [p:930959789] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>if you're an American with a social security number, "they" already have all of the info needed on you if something were to happen. I'll do. 23 and Me one day</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 12/01/19 2:57:30 PM #13:	My mom did it with my grandparents, and they loved it. If they don't like it, they don't have to spit in the cup or whatever. Turns out my grandpa is 8% west African. He said that explains his big...nose --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:930959818] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>My mom did it with my grandparents, and they loved it. If they don't like it, they don't have to spit in the cup or whatever. Turns out my grandpa is 8% west African. He said that explains his big...nose</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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meestermj 12/01/19 3:11:30 PM #15:	CloneTheHero posted... tell me youre not this naive? the obvious thing theyd do is sell it to insurance companies. and when they learn that youre predisposed to cancer, diabetes or whatever the fuck and your rates skyrocket... welp, good job selling yourself out lol. I'm not American so that isn't a concern. And anyone worried about police obtaining stuff.....don't do crime. --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:930960448] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>CloneTheHero posted... </cite> <quote>tell me youre not this naive? the obvious thing theyd do is sell it to insurance companies. and when they learn that youre predisposed to cancer, diabetes or whatever the fuck and your rates skyrocket... welp, good job selling yourself out lol.</quote>I'm not American so that isn't a concern. And anyone worried about police obtaining stuff.....don't do crime. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
1337toothbrush 12/01/19 6:31:52 PM #16:	RickyTheBAWSE posted... if you're an American with a social security number, "they" already have all of the info needed on you if something were to happen. I'll do. 23 and Me one day They take a copy of your DNA when you apply for a social security number?! --- https://imgur.com/a/FU9H8 https://imgur.com/ZkQRDsR - https://imgur.com/2x2gtgP <cite>1337toothbrush posted [p:930969484] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>RickyTheBAWSE posted...</cite> <quote>if you're an American with a social security number, "they" already have all of the info needed on you if something were to happen. I'll do. 23 and Me one day</quote> They take a copy of your DNA when you apply for a social security number?!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I4NRulez 12/01/19 6:44:50 PM #17:	I've done it. Found out I'm more middle eastern than I thought. But theres a lot of missing DNA. My mom is 100% black and my moms side only came back 34% African. Theres no other black dna either just a bunch of unknown. --- The night brims with defiled scum,and is permeated by their rotten stench. Just think. Now you're all set to hunt and kill to your heart's content. <cite>I4NRulez posted [p:930970033] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>I've done it. Found out I'm more middle eastern than I thought. But theres a lot of missing DNA. My mom is 100% black and my moms side only came back 34% African. Theres no other black dna either just a bunch of unknown.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RickyTheBAWSE 12/01/19 6:48:20 PM #18:	worse! they require virgin sacrifices I4NRulez posted... I've done it. Found out I'm more middle eastern than I thought. But theres a lot of missing DNA. My mom is 100% black and my moms side only came back 34% African. Theres no other black dna either just a bunch of unknown. I hear using African Ancestry is much better for Black people who are trying to get specifics. --- Never let those intent on misunderstanding you be the narrator to YOUR story! Context? Context!? CONTEXT!!! <cite>RickyTheBAWSE posted [p:930970174] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>worse! they require virgin sacrifices I4NRulez posted...</cite> <quote>I've done it. Found out I'm more middle eastern than I thought. But theres a lot of missing DNA. My mom is 100% black and my moms side only came back 34% African. Theres no other black dna either just a bunch of unknown.</quote> I hear using African Ancestry is much better for Black people who are trying to get specifics.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alucard188 12/01/19 6:52:25 PM #19:	Don't. --- Face it Cloud is a gaming icon and has appered in lots of games while mario has only appeared in 2 games sunshine and 64~xSlashbomBx <cite>Alucard188 posted [p:930970361] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>Don't. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 12/01/19 7:03:48 PM #20:	1337toothbrush posted... RickyTheBAWSE posted... if you're an American with a social security number, "they" already have all of the info needed on you if something were to happen. I'll do. 23 and Me one day They take a copy of your DNA when you apply for a social security number?! They have facial recognition now for security oury. That's nice of them --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:930970876] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>1337toothbrush posted...</cite> <quote>RickyTheBAWSE posted...</cite> <quote>if you're an American with a social security number, "they" already have all of the info needed on you if something were to happen. I'll do. 23 and Me one day</quote> They take a copy of your DNA when you apply for a social security number?!</quote> They have facial recognition now for security oury. That's nice of them</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BLAKUboy 12/01/19 7:38:01 PM #21:	meestermj posted... And anyone worried about police obtaining stuff.....don't do crime. "You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide." --- Aeris dies if she takes more damage than her current HP - Panthera https://signavatar.com/26999_s.png <cite>BLAKUboy posted [p:930972374] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>meestermj posted...</cite> <quote>And anyone worried about police obtaining stuff.....don't do crime.</quote> "You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
meestermj 12/01/19 8:00:51 PM #22:	BLAKUboy posted... "You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide." What could the police feasibly use your DNA for if you haven't committed a crime? Do tell. --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:930973239] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>BLAKUboy posted... </cite> <quote>"You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide."</quote>What could the police feasibly use your DNA for if you haven't committed a crime? Do tell. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacadamianNut3 12/01/19 8:03:04 PM #23:	Well if you or a relative do it, say goodbye to any plans to murder someone because they'll get you in an instant --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:930973316] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>Well if you or a relative do it, say goodbye to any plans to murder someone because they'll get you in an instant </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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meestermj 12/01/19 8:12:34 PM #25:	Crono99 posted... No, but you might get added to a government database, so if you start committing crimes and leave a drop of blood at the crime scene, they'll be able to get you. How on earth is this being presented as a negative? --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:930973671] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>Crono99 posted... </cite> <quote>No, but you might get added to a government database, so if you start committing crimes and leave a drop of blood at the crime scene, they'll be able to get you.</quote>How on earth is this being presented as a negative? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MacadamianNut3 12/01/19 8:41:24 PM #27:	Crono99 posted... Well, it's a negative for criminals. Certainly not for any of us. I hope. ;) --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:930974942] in Anyone eve... [t:78217012]...</cite> <quote>Crono99 posted... </cite> <quote>Well, it's a negative for criminals. Certainly not for any of us. I hope.</quote>;) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Anyone ever use or gift one of those DNA services like Ancestry/23 and Me? (+) Yeah! (+)

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