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Maybe you need a cloak of invisibility Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: Cary Gordon<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Sent: ý8/ý16/ý2014 5:00 PM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Privacy, RIP (Was: Canvas Fingerprinting by AddThis) I tried a paper bag, but it was very hard to find books. On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 4:34 PM, Kyle Banerjee <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Jason Bengtson <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > ... > > > > Generally speaking, I think surveillance is wretched stuff. But there > is a > > point at which the hand wringing becomes a bit much. I agree with Jon in > > that, while things are at a critical point, the technologies of security > > and anonymity will inevitable improve. In fact, the cruddy state of > things > > has been adding momentum to that progress... > > > > And there are always the tried and tested technologies that have been > around for ages. For example, if users wore paper bags over their heads, it > would protect their anonymity and afford some privacy while they used > resources in the library -- particularly when they need assistance. > Anonymous checkout privileges secured with a bitcoin deposit could ensure > accountability. > > As things stand, many if not most library staff know all kinds of things > about their users. The paper bag solution (actually another material should > be chosen to make it safer for smokers) is a major step towards rectifying > this privacy and service issue. ;-) > -- Cary Gordon The Cherry Hill Company http://chillco.com