Comments on: You Say Big Brother, I Say Friendly Neighborhood Peeping Tom Bearing Gifts

By: handsome rob

handsome rob — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:12:27 +0000

The information that has been collected about me over the years is abused far more often by advertisers than by the government.

I assume you've seen Minority Report? The subway station scene with the eye-scanning advertisements? Ya.

Welcome to the BC family!

By: Eric Lander

Eric Lander — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:39:07 +0000

It pains me to say this, but… I agree with Matt.
Personalized search and intelligent topic matching on products like Reader are all useful elements for regular users.
One of the “problems” with personalized search is my struggle to separate work and personal life. Like you, I enjoy my job. Because of that, work and personal life tend to blend in how I use Google’s various products.
Google, understandably, sees my personal and professional interests as one in the same. While that’s delivering me a more enjoyable experience with these products — it could also serve as a distraction.
Either way, if you love your new job and you’re already finding yourself geeked up outside of the office – congratulations. Search is a fascinating space and I’m sure there will be dozens of new innovations that the engines will impress you with.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:09:41 +0000

I’m with Susan on this one (did I really just say that?). It’s way cute to witness Virginia going through her n00b “Google’s just trying to help” phase. The feelings of intense Google bitterness don’t kick in until about three months from now. Enjoy it while it lasts, V!

By: Ann Smarty

Ann Smarty — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:52:57 +0000

Love it or hate it, this is not going to stop I guess.

By: Matt Cutts

Matt Cutts — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:19:33 +0000

Go Orangemen! I think stuff like this is useful for regular users.