FYI - IM
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Started on 2005-03-14
FYI - IM
From: scmillers (scmillers@lowcountry.com) |
Date: 2005-03-14 07:21:40 UTC
Do you use AOL Instant Messenger? Check out this article
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1775649,00.asp
AOL's Terms of Service Update for AIM Raises Eyebrows
The revamped terms of service, which apply only to users who
downloaded the free AIM software on or after Feb. 5, 2004, gives AOL
the right to "reproduce, display, perform, distribute, adapt and
promote" all content distributed across the chat network by users.
"You waive any right to privacy. You waive any right to inspect or
approve uses of the content or to be compensated for any such uses,"
according to the AIM terms-of-service.
Re: FYI - IM
From: Phyto (phyto_me@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-03-14 16:13:16 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "scmillers"
> Do you use AOL Instant Messenger?
IMHO I'd never consider aol for anything...much less IM. Anything you
write online is completely un-sacred no matter what. I think we all
need to realize that. Sucks, but it's true. Thanks for the heads up,
it's nice to be reminded how little privacy we have in todays cyberciety.
me cynical? no!!!!!
:)
Re: FYI - IM
From: rscarpen (letterboxing@atlasquest.com) |
Date: 2005-03-14 17:15:17 UTC
> AOL's Terms of Service Update for AIM Raises Eyebrows
> The revamped terms of service, which apply only to users who
> downloaded the free AIM software on or after Feb. 5, 2004, gives AOL
> the right to "reproduce, display, perform, distribute, adapt and
> promote" all content distributed across the chat network by users.
It also says:
Editor's Note: Since the posting of this story, AOL has clarified its
terms of service for its AIM service, insisting the controversial
privacy clause does not pertain to user-to-user instant messaging
communication.
Sometimes, they really aren't out to get you. =)
-- Ryan