Date : 28th January, 2009
There's some talk in the forums about me2everyone solely existing to steal personal data. We want to address this matter now by explaining something.
In England me2everyone Limited has to be legally registered with something called Companies House (
www.companieshouse.gov.uk). You can use the Webcheck service (on their website) to find out more about me2everyone Limited and the directors. We operate with transparency and treat private data as private.
When we launch the main website we will ask you for more information. By law we will need:
The name for your shares
Your address to register the shares to
That's all...
However to cut down on instances of fraud or hijack of your account, we will use a security system called "Two Factor Authentication" which requires you entering a phone number. A few moments later your phone rings or an SMS arrives with a special code. This is entered into the form and you are registered. Some payment processors, a few banks and gaming sites use a similar system.
The main website is a social networking tool - so there will be additional questions, but everything will be optional. When you join anything on the web, you have to give up some personal info.
So are we simply planning to take your data and sell it to spammers?
No.
Firstly I'm guessing spammers already have your email address - they certainly have mine. Secondly, I have no idea how much spammers pay for data, but, I guarantee that our business plan is far more lucrative for all concerned: you, me and everyone...
There will always be those people who air on the side of caution. There will be those who are suspicious of motives. There will be people who question intent and professionalism. And just as there are people who say "Yes! Count me in" there are also people who will never become a member.
Thanks for your time.
Oh yes... A message for someone in the forums called "Dreamlife" - many, many thanks for your support in the forums
