[pct-l] RECORD SECTION HIKES

[Bob Bankhead]

That's almost right, Jon. If the information is not protected by Privacy laws or policies, a person can reasonable expect that it MIGHT (not a certainty) become public domain, be broadcast, published, or even appear on a road sign. Just like email - anything you write is stored forever and can come back to haunt you anytime. Just ask the folks who've lost their jobs because of an ill-advised email they either sent or responded to at work.

If one wants to truly remain as invisible as possible in today's world, make all transactions in person and in cash and be very careful what information you do give out. Be prepared to be considered "paranoid" and learn to embrace the moniker as the price you pay for living just below the radar screen of life.

Of course, if you don't like the admittedly imperfect system we have here in America, you are always free to leave for somewhere else on the next available means of transport.

Or you could just CHILL OUT, DUDE!

Wandering Bob


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jon Danniken 
  To: Andrea Dinsmore ; pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 1:27 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] RECORD SECTION HIKES


  From: "Andrea Dinsmore" wrote:
  >
  > If you really want to leave no trace......don't sign a register and
  > don't give anyone a name.

  So, basically, any hiker can expect anything he or she says or signs to 
  become "public domain" and broadcast around the world unless he or she 
  remains absolutely silent at all times.

  What a wonderful vision you have there.

  Jon