Got this Email Yesterday: Google Buzz Class Action Settlement - GoFuckYourself.com

RyuLion · 11-03-2010, 11:23 AM

From: noreply-buzz-classaction at google.com

Google rarely contacts Gmail users via email, but we are making an exception to let you know that we've reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding Google Buzz (http://buzz.google.com), a service we launched within Gmail in February of this year.

Shortly after its launch, we heard from a number of people who were concerned about privacy. In addition, we were sued by a group of Buzz users and recently reached a settlement in this case.

The settlement acknowledges that we quickly changed the service to address users' concerns. In addition, Google has committed $8.5 million to an independent fund, most of which will support organizations promoting privacy education and policy on the web. We will also do more to educate people about privacy controls specific to Buzz. The more people know about privacy online, the better their online experience will be.

Just to be clear, this is not a settlement in which people who use Gmail can file to receive compensation. Everyone in the U.S. who uses Gmail is included in the settlement, unless you personally decide to opt out before December 6, 2010. The Court will consider final approval of the agreement on January 31, 2011. This email is a summary of the settlement, and more detailed information and instructions approved by the court, including instructions about how to opt out, object, or comment, are available at http://www.BuzzClassAction.com

Chris · 11-03-2010, 11:24 AM

Google has committed $8.5 million to an independent fund, most of which will support organizations promoting privacy education and policy on the web.

in other words they are goign to fund "non profits" with money that im sure they have some sort of stake in

munki · 11-03-2010, 11:24 AM

ie... Please don't sue us legalise fail safe...

RyuLion · 11-03-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Google has committed $8.5 million to an independent fund, most of which will support organizations promoting privacy education and policy on the web.

in other words they are goign to fund "non profits" with money that im sure they have some sort of stake in

The more power to them. I use at least 6 of their technologies so I'm grateful of them.

brassmonkey · 11-03-2010, 11:27 AM

give me my cheese bitchez

RyuLion · 11-03-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

give me my cheese bitchez

I'm guessing you have a buzz account?

epitome · 11-03-2010, 01:32 PM

I got it and at first thought it was spam..especially after they said they don't usually send emails to users.

brassmonkey · 11-03-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RyuLion

I'm guessing you have a buzz account?

when i signed up it enrolled me in buzz

Jakez · 11-03-2010, 02:46 PM

I think I've made enough money from their traffic to warrant whatever "private" information they have on me.. I hope :o

RyuLion · 11-03-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakez

I think I've made enough money from their traffic to warrant whatever "private" information they have on me.. I hope :o

I know huh! That's what I'm saying!

u-Bob · 11-03-2010, 03:20 PM

creative way to verify email addresses?

Machete_ · 11-03-2010, 03:27 PM

where can i claim my reparations?

Davy · 11-03-2010, 03:29 PM

The guys who sued them must be upset. They probably expected to receive some serious dough from Google.

11-03-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
RyuLion ClubDomCash.com Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 32,265	Got this Email Yesterday: Google Buzz Class Action Settlement From: noreply-buzz-classaction at google.com Google rarely contacts Gmail users via email, but we are making an exception to let you know that we've reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding Google Buzz (http://buzz.google.com), a service we launched within Gmail in February of this year. Shortly after its launch, we heard from a number of people who were concerned about privacy. In addition, we were sued by a group of Buzz users and recently reached a settlement in this case. The settlement acknowledges that we quickly changed the service to address users' concerns. In addition, Google has committed $8.5 million to an independent fund, most of which will support organizations promoting privacy education and policy on the web. We will also do more to educate people about privacy controls specific to Buzz. The more people know about privacy online, the better their online experience will be. Just to be clear, this is not a settlement in which people who use Gmail can file to receive compensation. Everyone in the U.S. who uses Gmail is included in the settlement, unless you personally decide to opt out before December 6, 2010. The Court will consider final approval of the agreement on January 31, 2011. This email is a summary of the settlement, and more detailed information and instructions approved by the court, including instructions about how to opt out, object, or comment, are available at http://www.BuzzClassAction.com __________________ Adult Biz Consultant A tech head since 1995

11-03-2010, 11:24 AM	#2
Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	Google has committed $8.5 million to an independent fund, most of which will support organizations promoting privacy education and policy on the web. in other words they are goign to fund "non profits" with money that im sure they have some sort of stake in __________________ [email protected]

11-03-2010, 11:24 AM	#3
munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	ie... Please don't sue us legalise fail safe... __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

11-03-2010, 11:27 AM	#5
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11-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#9
Jakez Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oddfuturewolfgangkillthemall!!!!!!! Posts: 5,656	I think I've made enough money from their traffic to warrant whatever "private" information they have on me.. I hope :o __________________ [email protected] - jakezdumb - 573689400 Killuminati

11-03-2010, 01:32 PM	#7
epitome So Fucking Lame Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 12,156	I got it and at first thought it was spam..especially after they said they don't usually send emails to users.

11-03-2010, 03:20 PM	#11
u-Bob there's no $$$ in porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: icq: 195./568.-230 (btw: not getting offline msgs) Posts: 33,063	creative way to verify email addresses?

11-03-2010, 03:27 PM	#12
Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	where can i claim my reparations?

11-03-2010, 03:29 PM	#13
Davy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,323	The guys who sued them must be upset. They probably expected to receive some serious dough from Google. __________________ --- ICQ 14-76-98 <-- I don't use this at all