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[newziesuzie]

On 7/22/2014 Topaz Gem said:

On 7/22/2014 newziesuzie said:

No offense but those "quizzes" are put together by advertisers and they're data mining every person who clicks on them. I had a long thread about this with articles alerting people to the fake "quizzes." Only thing they tell you about yourself is you're somebody who clicks links and answers marketing surveys.

But they really didn't ask you to reveal anything even remotely personal about yourself. Some quizzes asked pointed questions, but these were more philosophical, IMO. Anyway, it was a fun quiz.

Thanks for your nice answer Topaz. They don't have to ask personal things, from what I got from the different articles from experts they get the cookie info on your computer.

[Rayen]

On 7/22/2014 Topaz Gem said:

On 7/22/2014 newziesuzie said:

No offense but those "quizzes" are put together by advertisers and they're data mining every person who clicks on them. I had a long thread about this with articles alerting people to the fake "quizzes." Only thing they tell you about yourself is you're somebody who clicks links and answers marketing surveys.

But they really didn't ask you to reveal anything even remotely personal about yourself. Some quizzes asked pointed questions, but these were more philosophical, IMO. Anyway, it was a fun quiz.

Exactly. It is the ones that ask pointed, personal questions that you have to beware of. This one does not.

[newziesuzie]

On 7/22/2014 Topaz Gem said:

On 7/22/2014 newziesuzie said:

No offense but those "quizzes" are put together by advertisers and they're data mining every person who clicks on them. I had a long thread about this with articles alerting people to the fake "quizzes." Only thing they tell you about yourself is you're somebody who clicks links and answers marketing surveys.

But they really didn't ask you to reveal anything even remotely personal about yourself. Some quizzes asked pointed questions, but these were more philosophical, IMO. Anyway, it was a fun quiz.

Thanks for your nice answer Topaz. They don't have to ask personal things, from what I got from the different articles from experts they get the cookie info on your computer.

[terrier3]

I am a Sage.

[terrier3]

On 7/22/2014 Rayen said:

On 7/22/2014 Topaz Gem said:

On 7/22/2014 newziesuzie said:

No offense but those "quizzes" are put together by advertisers and they're data mining every person who clicks on them. I had a long thread about this with articles alerting people to the fake "quizzes." Only thing they tell you about yourself is you're somebody who clicks links and answers marketing surveys.

But they really didn't ask you to reveal anything even remotely personal about yourself. Some quizzes asked pointed questions, but these were more philosophical, IMO. Anyway, it was a fun quiz.

Exactly. It is the ones that ask pointed, personal questions that you have to beware of. This one does not.

Just by being on THIS site, you are being data mined.

That's the price we ay for a free internet.

[Rayen]

On 7/22/2014 newziesuzie said:

On 7/22/2014 Topaz Gem said:

On 7/22/2014 newziesuzie said:

No offense but those "quizzes" are put together by advertisers and they're data mining every person who clicks on them. I had a long thread about this with articles alerting people to the fake "quizzes." Only thing they tell you about yourself is you're somebody who clicks links and answers marketing surveys.

But they really didn't ask you to reveal anything even remotely personal about yourself. Some quizzes asked pointed questions, but these were more philosophical, IMO. Anyway, it was a fun quiz.

Thanks for your nice answer Topaz. They don't have to ask personal things, from what I got from the different articles from experts they get the cookie info on your computer.

Most websites you visit do the same thing, even this one.

Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name, home address, email address, or telephone number). However, this information can only be stored if you provide it - websites cannot gain access to information you didn't provide to them, and they can't access other files on your computer.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

[MaggieToo]

Explorer

You're the explorer! According to Jung we can find this archetype in many myths and fairy tales. You're a restless nomad, always full of wanderlust. You see life as one big adventure and you're always planning your next move. This archetype thirsts for new experiences and new people. You're independent, adaptable, ambitious and true to yourself. Your sense of adventure is your greatest strength, but you may risk wondering aimlessly and you may find it difficult to choose a direction. Channel your adventurous spirit into something productive!

[MaggieToo]

O/T: Even this quiz has trouble with Lose and Loose. One of the questions was about ""loosing"" it. LOL

[Topaz Gem]

On 7/22/2014 Rayen said:

On 7/22/2014 Topaz Gem said:

On 7/22/2014 newziesuzie said:

No offense but those "quizzes" are put together by advertisers and they're data mining every person who clicks on them. I had a long thread about this with articles alerting people to the fake "quizzes." Only thing they tell you about yourself is you're somebody who clicks links and answers marketing surveys.

But they really didn't ask you to reveal anything even remotely personal about yourself. Some quizzes asked pointed questions, but these were more philosophical, IMO. Anyway, it was a fun quiz.

Exactly. It is the ones that ask pointed, personal questions that you have to beware of. This one does not.

ITA. I clicked on a Facebook post that offered to give you your horoscope. Once I clicked on it, they wanted your exact date and time of birth. I got out of there so fast I practically burned rubber, LOL. It may have been legit, but I wasn't taking any chances.

[Rayen]

Hmmm, I found the summation of me pretty much spot on. Anyone else? Some of them are quite interesting to read.