Googling For Dates?

JAK writes "The New York Times' down-to-earth ethicist Randy Cohen writes on the moral implications of searching for a date's past on Google. He suggests that the practice is ok (even admitting to doing it himself) but warns against jumping to conclusions based on a quick search or confusing someone for others with the same name. He also writes that "the verb ''to Google'' is now a familiar neologism" (neologism: a new word, usage, or expression, I looked it up). You can read about it The Times (free reg blah blah)"

Google -- NYTimes -- Google

[Anonymous Coward]

Google News provides a reg-free link to the NYTimes article on Google:

Is Googling OK? [nytimes.com]

Re:Limiting to only Google!?

[Anonymous Coward]

Andy, I know what you've done and how many little girls you've attempted to rape. You're a sick, fucked up man who needs to be shot. I understand you've developed a relationship with "kat"... a 17 year old girl with a low self-esteem and a constant need to be in the center of attention. Just can't stay away from the chat scene, 'eh? I remember when you attempted to pursuade me to leave home at 17 and move in with you. It was even more amusing watching you attempt to establish a friendship with me so YOU could get some pussy. I see you haven't learned a lesson yet. Happy unemployment.

instead of googling ...

[r0b0t b0y]

try googlism [googlism.com].

usually more fun (but less accurate/informative).

Re:Cheat dating?

[Andorion]

No =)

Put your conscience to rest... if you start seeing eachother regularly, I'm sure you'll eventually tell her and I'm sure you'll both laugh about it. Like I posted earlier, this is the technological update of calling her friends to find out what she's into!

-Berj

Re:Limiting to only Google!?

[Anonymous Coward]

You're the one who should be seeing a psychologist. It's not normal to pursuade underaged girls to remove articles of clothing for your viewing pleasure whether it's online or in person. It's also not normal to show teenage girls your penis via webcam. And why would you remember me? You've chased so many underaged girls, it must be hard to keep track of them all. Don't play stupid. This isn't just going to disappear.

I'll answer that

[The Tyro]

As long as the person never finds out about it, you are A-OK. It's not illegal to do research; it's what you do with that research that makes or breaks you.

Most anti-stalking statues have a clause or two about putting the "stalkee" in fear, emotional distress, or causing intimidation. You typically also have to show a pattern of such behavior... a single incident does not a stalker make.

Think about all the drooling britney spears fanboys out there (like 95% of slashdotters... cmon, it's cool to hate her music, but ALL of you geeks secretly want her body... admit it). They are not guilty of stalking simply because they plaster their room with pictures, and constantly google the 'net for new britney sites.

Stalking implies much more than just a google search.

Challenge to illustrate a point.

[Kris_J]

10 points to the first person to find my first usenet post (which I have found and confirmed in the Google Groups cache). I'll even spot you my name; Chris Johnson.

With such a common name I have no idea how people think they can find out anything about a person on-line unless they've specifically made it available.

Re:Grr

[xmedar]

in this case, actress = appearing in -

Chicago Hope

Heaven Can Wait

Indie movies

numerous threatre productions

OTOH I have dated the other sort in my wild youth, something I'm sure you've dreamt of