How transparent should transparency be?

From: ABlainey@aol.com
Date: Fri Aug 01 2003 - 06:06:22 MDT

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           I'm all for transparency in theory, but just how transparent should we
    make things?
    Is there anyone on the list that would willingly display every facet of their
    life to the rest of the world ?
    Would you really like your Mother, Boss or neighbours to be able to watch
    while you improve your prostate health (as described in a recent post) ?

    How much privacy do we need or want? and when does transparency for the good
    of the whole become a violation of personal rights?

    Personally, I could happily live in a world where everyone has access to my
    finacial details, employment record and even my genetic code. When it comes to
    bedroom and bathroom activities, that's my business.

    In an 'ideal' transparent world where access to information about anyone and
    anything, anywhere is available. Where do we set the level for personal
    privacy? if at all.

    Alex



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