Is D7s default use of the Semantic Web ethical?
Obviously, the title was created was designed to elicit discussion … but I am seriously interested in the prospects for unintended consequences of D7’s default use of RDF. D7 will be a great leap forward, and I’m genuinely excited about the prospects of D7’s adoption of RDFa. Upon further reflection, I’m wondering if D7’s embrace might actually make it easier for users to be tracked by organizations like Recorded Future. I understand, that today’s default settings can be “undone” … but it is the default that has me most concerned … precisely because it is the novice end user who isn’t particularly savvy that will be put at most risk … and is unlikely to even know what is going on “under the hood” … I know, I know … probably an exaggerated concern, but I thought I’d throw it out there and see if anyone might want to comment.
