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skimom2

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The interwebs have eyes. I also think of the Talamasca when that happens.
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No lie! The other day, Mark and I were talking about coffee (one of my favorite subjects--lol). No computer on, phone not on, but next to me. Not 5 seconds later, I get a ping in my email from Pinterest: "Here are some coffee pins we think you might like." I don't think I've ever pinned anything about coffee there; even so, it was mighty convenient timing. That just disturbs me at a deep level.
 

Doc Creed

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No lie! The other day, Mark and I were talking about coffee (one of my favorite subjects--lol). No computer on, phone not on, but next to me. Not 5 seconds later, I get a ping in my email from Pinterest: "Here are some coffee pins we think you might like." I don't think I've ever pinned anything about coffee there; even so, it was mighty convenient timing. That just disturbs me at a deep level.
I have had the same thing happening to me! I will mention the most random thing (no browser searches) and I will begin getting ads or videos related to what I was saying. I thought I was imagining this. Freaky.
 

skimom2

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I have had the same thing happening to me! I will mention the most random thing (no browser searches) and I will begin getting ads or videos related to what I was saying. I thought I was imagining this. Freaky.
My daughter warned me not to leave FB open when you have any other windows open, because they will comb through what you're viewing, but I guess I never thought about listening in, especially when the damn thing isn't even in use!

Browser searches, I get, and I KNOW different websites share information. I sincerely love blues, soul, old Motown, etc, and pull up videos/songs on YT, Pandora, etc. As a result, Yahoo and FB are always sending me ads for dating services with 'sincere black gentlemen' (their wording) :) It's sort of funny.
 

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My daughter warned me not to leave FB open when you have any other windows open, because they will comb through what you're viewing, but I guess I never thought about listening in, especially when the damn thing isn't even in use!

Browser searches, I get, and I KNOW different websites share information. I sincerely love blues, soul, old Motown, etc, and pull up videos/songs on YT, Pandora, etc. As a result, Yahoo and FB are always sending me ads for dating services with 'sincere black gentlemen' (their wording) :) It's sort of funny.
Lol...uh oh. As long as your husband doesn't think your scouring the web for a sugar daddy. Ha!
 

ghost19

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I have had the same thing happening to me! I will mention the most random thing (no browser searches) and I will begin getting ads or videos related to what I was saying. I thought I was imagining this. Freaky.
Well, Wiki is leaking info that the CIA is using smart TVs, other devices with mics to listen in on conversations (only overseas of course..lol), so, if Wiki is leaking this now you can be sure the CIA has been doing this for a decade or more most likely. Thought guided advertising would be a logical step...lol
 

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Well, Wiki is leaking info that the CIA is using smart TVs, other devices with mics to listen in on conversations (only overseas of course..lol), so, if Wiki is leaking this now you can be sure the CIA has been doing this for a decade or more most likely. Thought guided advertising would be a logical step...lol
It's insane. I believe it. No kidding...I'll catch myself in the middle of a conversation and start whispering. What can you do but laugh.
 

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Now they say to unplug your smart TV when not in use! Turn your WiFi off too.
Good grief, I'm already paranoid, Spidey. LOL (unplugs tv) ;)
I'm going to be jumping every time I hear helicopters flying over and going way out to the backyard to have family conversations. Checking the blinds. What did you say? They're listening? Shhhh! We must speak in high speech. The low men are among us. :grinning:
 
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