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Even discounting the procedural difficulties, which would make such a baptism invalid to the church, it doesn't count without knowledge and consent.
How do the dead ancestors give consent in the current scheme?
I waited for this. Sorry to all that are affected, but maybe this is a sign for others, not to give their DNA to a random company.
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There is a world of difference between 1. Having your DNA already in the database 2. Your DNA being out somewhere on the street where it could only be linked to you by name through a targeted reconnaissance effort
I think this is somewhat analogous to the privacy issues around Google Street View. Almost nobody thought the image of the front of their house was really private, but the idea of it being catalogued and searchable bothered more than a few. Removing the barrier of someone having to physically do the work to get that information at least made them feel more vulnerable. Has Street View been a problem for the world in t…
And what is with this “this terrible thing X will happen eventually, so why not have it happen now?” argument I keep seeing nowadays? Your argument was quite literally: “Eventually someone will collect all your DNA”, so who cares if it’s now or later?
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Do you also think I should consult my identical twin for permission before uploading photos of myself to the internet? Why / why not?
I'd argue not, since a single photography contains much, much less information than a full DNA fingerprint.
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Nothing. Absolutely nothing. The DNA records aren't the type that can be used to clone you, or frame you with some kind of non-existent DNA copying machine. They are autosomal records. (or similar genealogical, or non-medical, types) The people spinning fantastic fairytales about how the jackbooted thug of big brother is going to crush your throat probably don't even know what autosomal means and no amount of eductio…
> there is no risk to you. There is always risk. You probably don't see it yet just like only privacy-forward folks thought Facebook's encouragement to "share everything" publicly (circa 2007) foresaw the problems that would commit 10+ years later. The small benefit of closure to a stranger who has already dealt with the grief of loss is not worth it for me. It depends on your personal value system. > It has been ill…
And half the DNA of all of the siblings and parents of the people that submitted their DNA, a quarter of their grandparents and grandchildren and so on. That's what I really hate about these companies, they get people to submit their DNA and the customers do not realize it isn't a decision that affects just them.
And half the DNA of all of the siblings and parents of the people that submitted their DNA, a quarter of their grandparents and grandchildren and so on. That's what I really hate about these companies, they get people to submit their DNA and the customers do not realize it isn't a decision that affects just them.
"Access to equipment containing health information should be carefully controlled and monitored."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_a...
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What does the GED stand for? Genetic ??? Database? To someone who grew up in the U.S., GEDmatch sounds like a dating site for people who took a test in lue of completing secondary education.
I upvoted you and FYI the word you’re looking for is “lieu”.
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Do you also think I should consult my identical twin for permission before uploading photos of myself to the internet? Why / why not?
Hardly a fair comparison. However the few identical twins I know have been very mindful of how their individual behavior affects the other.
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I think this is somewhat analogous to the privacy issues around Google Street View. Almost nobody thought the image of the front of their house was really private, but the idea of it being catalogued and searchable bothered more than a few. Removing the barrier of someone having to physically do the work to get that information at least made them feel more vulnerable. Has Street View been a problem for the world in t…
Your street view doesn’t contain your entire genetic record (including propensities towards disease, mental and physical, which could very easily be used to discriminate against you). So they’re not really comparable whatsoever. And what is with this “this terrible thing X will happen eventually, so why not have it happen now?” argument I keep seeing nowadays? Your argument was quite literally: “Eventually someone wi…
* Is your DNA a secret? I think the fact that you leave it everywhere means no.
* Should people be allowed to aggregate that information? It literally cannot be stopped so I think the point is moot.
I guess what I'm missing is any addressing of the reality of the situation. I'm guessing from the content of your reply that you think that the practice of cataloging DNA should be banned. Great. What happens when they do it anyway?