http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.html traineo forum thread - Google! Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:02:58 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlIf you don't want to be known on the internet - just use a pseudonym, problem solved.http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlSat, 05 Apr 2008 11:02:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlOk guys I tryed to Google my name and it did give my name my wife, my mom and places I have lived in the last 25 years. But it had me down as 72 years old not 43. So I guess my next question is where is my SSI check and how come I don't get the senior discount.http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlSat, 05 Apr 2008 04:56:10 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlI never thought to even google my name on there. I actually just did it and I feel uncomfortable as well. I'm not happy with my information out in the open like that. Other then on Tranieohttp://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 23:40:02 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlHmmm... I guess I need to gain some more self-confidence. I guess everyone is right - it's all positive, it's all good.http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 17:31:33 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlIt's no good if you post something negative about your health. For example, you go to the doctor after feeling odd during a strenous workout and find out you have a mild heart condition. Life Insurance representative gets your application, googles your name and sees that you posted you have a heart condition that didn't show up when they did your at home physical, or that you found out about after your physical. Now you can't get life insurance, or medical insurance, and ma...http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 17:27:00 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlI'd say it's a positive thing. If someone Googles you and finds out you're undertaking personal improvement of your own initiative, it can't be bad.http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 16:24:16 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlDoes it really matter all that much? So what if Joe Bloggs manages to know your name, google it and find out your weight? He can't get your bank details, all he can do is marvel at your dedication. There is so much of us out there in the ether that no one is really private anymore, I say lets enjoy it....http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 15:42:51 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlI couldn't help it - I changed the privacy settings! Sorry guess I'm not as accountable as I should be, although, don't get me wrong, I'm very proud of what I've accomplished so far!http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 15:36:32 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlQuoting: dskiltonI give you so much credit for being the perpetual optomist Dean!! You're incredible! Thanks Diane! When I was at school my best friend used to call me 'The Eternal Optimist' because I was always so full of dreams, promise and positive stories. Seems funny to think that all these years on I haven't really changed that much. He even addressed all of my Birthday and Christmas cards to 'The Eternal Optimist'. Was always a bit of a joke at the ...http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 15:32:29 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlLilly - thank you! I made the changes! Dave - I agree with you about Traineo getting visibility...maybe women are a little more sensitive about their weight. I have no problem whatsoever displaying it within Traineo - we are all here for the same thing!http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 15:07:32 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFWIW, I used to come up in Google for a somewhat tongue-in-cheek wikipedia entry I created for myself.... I think it's time to bring back: David Nicholson, Philanthropist/Enigmahttp://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:59:13 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlDitto on the visibility! What this also means is that Traineo is going to get more exposure through the natural/organic search results, and that's FANTASTIC! (congrats to the traineo team) And why wouldn't you want the world to know how freakin awesome you're doing????http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:57:37 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlUnder the About Me tab on your home page, you can change your profile visibility & privacy settings so that no one outside traineo can see your page or info. Also, if you don't want google to "find" you, change your display name (same tab, to the right under "Name & Starting Weight"). Hope that helps ...http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:54:42 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlI give you so much credit for being the perpetual optomist Dean!! You're incredible! I did send them an email as well.http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:48:45 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlThat's what I call accountable!! I know what you mean and I sympathise with your situation. Maybe it is worth contacting the traineo team and making that point. Perhaps those stats should only be visible to members, and like facebook perhaps you could have the option of showing a limited profile? Might be an interesting way to look at things?...http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:44:50 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlDean - I guess that's another way to look at it! I'm just a little uncomfortable with my weight and statistics being outside this forum...http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:41:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlYes, I've noticed this also. I googled myself once and was quite surprised how much activity came up. We're all mini celebrities!! And I can't hide where I've been because google is watching me??http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:37:31 +0000http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlI decided to Google myself this morning. On the 1st page of results, there was a link to a post I made in Traineo.... Uh Oh, I don't think I want my personal info out there for the world to see. Is this supposed to happen or are the posts made in Traineo supposed to stay in Traineo? Anyone else notice this? Diane...http://www.traineo.com/17_5602_0.htmlFri, 04 Apr 2008 14:34:13 +0000