I admit it. I take Facebook Quizzes to procrastinate...and because I'm oddly fascinated by the results. (Apparently I'm a wooden, icey, Unicorn with an Eagle Spirit Guide and I should live in Memphis...Who knew!) I came across the following articel which gives me pause... - Alison Ernst, Librarian
The Hidden Secrets of Online Quizzes
You can have a ball taking online quizzes on Facebook and other sites, but here are some things you should know before you do. by JR Raphael, PC World
"While Web quizzes may be fun to take, they're also a powerful tool for companies to collect your data and even your money -- and often in ways you might not notice. We'll get to the spooky stuff in a moment, but let's start with the simplest method of quiz-based marketing: advertising. The very nature of a typical online quiz requires you to divulge all sorts of details about yourself. Those tidbits of info are like nuggets of gold for advertisers craving a way to connect with you." Read more!
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