Comments on: We know where you live

By: Dan Gunter

Dan Gunter — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:03:05 +0000

So much for the simple joy of giving. Bah-hum-”bug.” I could see filming the folks snatching up the chairs. That would at least be out in public (although it would still raise the question of using their likenesses without a signed release.) But tracking them home? Well beyond pushing the envelope, in my book. What next? A bluetooth device in them or a device that accesses the nearest open wireless router and gives you their cell phone number or I.P. address, too?

By: Steve Yastrow

Steve Yastrow — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:21:23 +0000

Glenn … yes, creating permission is much better than sneaking into people’s homes! Great point, and a much better marketing idea.

By: Steve Yastrow

Steve Yastrow — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:20:47 +0000

Yeah, aiding and abetting theft instead of aiding and abetting spam!

By: Glenn Street

Glenn Street — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:16:55 +0000

What if they had instead attached a note asking the new owner to contact the company if they wanted to be in an ad? The people who reply are willing talkers, and the company doesn’t creep the rest out.

By: Randy Bosch

Randy Bosch — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:30:09 +0000

In many cities, the trash you place “at the curb” is owned by the city (via the trash collecting agency), and removal of objects by others than the homeowner is a misdemeanor! Now THAT would be great PR for Blu Dot – aiding and abetting theft!