Wow, that sure is some scary stuff. I had heard that the cellular companies were working on utilizing the gps technology in the newer cell phones to try to begin sending location specific advertising directly to our units. But, I had not heard anything about this.

I agree that this idea pretty much SUCKS. This ranks right up there with taxing drivers based on the number of miles driven each year. We already pay for the costs associated with the driving of those miles (fuel, maintenance, insurance)where is the justification for making an additional fee for wanting to utilize what we have already paid for.

The internet is, and should remain, as level a playing field as it can be. Controlling access to information and the speed with which the information is delivered, based upon whether or not the site has ponied up the cash strikes me as having more akin to paying for “laundry” just like in the old days when Capone’s guys would “press your shirts” for a small, but manditory fee than it does advertising.

Just my two cents. Thank you for putting this topic on my radar.

Take care, help lots of people and have a great day!

Tisza