Is googling strangers on the bus weird?

SilverScreen · 31-10-2013 02:36AM

Googling strangers on the bus is weird. Googling strangers on the toilet is weird. Googling strangers cooking spuds and cabbage is weird. Googling strangers in the pub is weird. Googling strangers is weird.

xgwishyx · 31-10-2013 02:37AM

I love random google stalking, usually the train of googles leads me to some random blog or site or something. Found some gems that way. Stalk onwards I say!

AngryHippie · 31-10-2013 02:38AM

Eathrin wrote: »

Interesting to hear that you found them online based on that info but what could you possibly gain from doing so?

a semi

31-10-2013 02:43AM

giftgrub wrote: »

On the bus today two people in the seat in front of me were having a rather loud conversation. I tried drowning it with headphones but in the end just ended up listening.

After being reminded about an article on Slate about national security issues being discused on a train I started taking mental notes and googling

After about a half an hour, i knew both of their first names, one of their boyfriend's names, what line of work they were in, what school they went to.

Armed with that I found their LinkedIn profiles and their Facebook pages...which were both open to to anyone so I could have a right old nose around their photos, i also found one email address

I felt a bit weird after that.

Pity the Stasi are gone, but you could always try Mossad OP, it sounds like you have a talent there

Hello_MrFox · 31-10-2013 02:51AM

I done similar thing to a girl before. i found out where she lived and went the house and looked into her bedroom window, i was standing on a bin and i fell, the bin made noise and i had to start meowing like a cat to make her think a cat knocked the bin.

Fred Swanson · 31-10-2013 04:28AM

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MadsL · 31-10-2013 04:41AM

Hello_MrFox wrote: »

I done similar thing to a girl before. i found out where she lived and went the house and looked into her bedroom window, i was standing on a bin and i fell, the bin made noise and i had to start meowing like a cat to make her think a cat knocked the bin.

Not a fox?

ardle1 · 31-10-2013 04:46AM

giftgrub wrote: »

On the bus today two people in the seat in front of me were having a rather loud conversation. I tried drowning it with headphones but in the end just ended up listening.

After being reminded about an article on Slate about national security issues being discused on a train I started taking mental notes and googling

After about a half an hour, i knew both of their first names, one of their boyfriend's names, what line of work they were in, what school they went to.

Armed with that I found their LinkedIn profiles and their Facebook pages...which were both open to to anyone so I could have a right old nose around their photos, i also found one email address

I felt a bit weird after that.

wazky wrote: »

Not weird as long as you visit their home address and apologise.

Why should he apologise? they obviously wouldn't shouldn't give a fcuk, aren't they on facebook!!!

giftgrub · 31-10-2013 11:56AM

michellie wrote: »

Of course it's weird.

It's also weird that you found out their surnames, who says there surnames in conversations with friends? Normally doesnt come up in conversation.

The surnames came through the web search.

From listening to them i had both first names, they were also talking about a particular topic that allowed me take a stab at the college course they were in. They then mentioned their secondary school.

After that i found one on facebook and matching photos, searching through her friends i found the other person, again all the photos were public and for everyone to see.

Mint Sauce · 31-10-2013 11:58AM

On one hand, it shows how much stuff we disclose on line.

On the other hand...

WHY OP? WHY?!

giftgrub · 31-10-2013 11:59AM

Mint Sauce wrote: »

On one hand, it shows how much stuff we disclose on line.

On the other hand...

WHY OP? WHY?!

I was BORED...

And i wanted to see if it could be done, you should check out the Slate article in the first post.

We share an awful lot of stuff without thinking about it.

Seedy Arling · 31-10-2013 12:32PM

Doing it as a one time experiment just to see if you can is cool.

Repeatedly doing it on the bus and pulling the bookies biro off yourself is not cool however.

Muise... · 31-10-2013 12:34PM

giftgrub wrote: »

I was BORED...

And i wanted to see if it could be done, you should check out the Slate article in the first post.

We share an awful lot of stuff without thinking about it.

We also take in a lot of stuff without thinking about it. It's not that hard to join the dots and follow a clue, unless you're too busy "sharing" to be a good spy. Internet just makes it easier and more democratic.

Sam Kade · 31-10-2013 12:37PM

Weird, weirdo, creep fcuking American slang words on here :mad:

Iano_128 · 31-10-2013 04:15PM

This thread has led me to Google myself using 1st name/profession/company I work for and area I live in and school I went to. 0 Results! Woohoo

Maximus Alexander · 31-10-2013 04:29PM

Interesting. A friend of mine is studying social engineering and this fits in very well with it. Imagine if they were people of interested, with access to important information that you wanted. With the kind of information you can find out about them, you could quite effectively manipulate them, or their friends or colleagues into getting what you need without them even realizing it. Creepy stuff.

Baron Kurtz · 31-10-2013 04:33PM

Iarnroid Eireann pre-booked seats have lots of names emblazoned within their carriages - OP's dream:)

maximoose · 31-10-2013 04:39PM

Iano_128 wrote: »

This thread has led me to Google myself using 1st name/profession/company I work for and area I live in and school I went to. 0 Results! Woohoo

I wouldn't be so cocky yet - a quick google and I know your DOB, profession, vague description and favourite bar :pac:

Muise... · 31-10-2013 04:41PM

Iano_128 wrote: »

This thread has led me to Google myself using 1st name/profession/company I work for and area I live in and school I went to. 0 Results! Woohoo

you negative googlewhacked yourself? :eek:

Iano sleeps with the fishes now.

Fred Swanson · 31-10-2013 04:41PM

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Seedy Arling · 31-10-2013 04:43PM

Baron Kurtz wrote: »

Iarnroid Eireann pre-booked seats have lots of names emblazoned within their carriages - OP's dream:)

He'll have the bellend flittered off himself.

Iano_128 · 31-10-2013 04:45PM

Muise... wrote: »

you negative googlewhacked yourself? :eek:

Iano sleeps with the fishes now.

Well there are results but none that are of me! So the fishes can stay hungry for another while!

Maximus Alexander · 31-10-2013 04:45PM

maximoose wrote: »

I wouldn't be so cocky yet - a quick google and I know your DOB, profession, vague description and favourite bar :pac:

Ah yes, he is a desktop & infrastructure engineer for a subsidiary of HP, where he has been working for almost 4 years. (Please note, he has already posted this information on boards, so I am not being cruel

)

You are not as secretive as you think you are Iano_128!

Iano_128 · 31-10-2013 04:46PM

maximoose wrote: »

I wouldn't be so cocky yet - a quick google and I know your DOB, profession, vague description and favourite bar :pac:

Somehow I doubt that!!

Iano_128 · 31-10-2013 04:46PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Ah yes, he is a desktop & infrastructure engineer for a subsidiary of HP, where he has been working for almost 4 years. (Please note, he has already posted this information on boards, so I am not being cruel )

You are not as secretive as you think you are Iano_128!

Hahaha ok then so I take that back! Can I ask what you googled exactly?

Maximus Alexander · 31-10-2013 04:47PM

Iano_128 wrote: »

Hahaha ok then so I take that back! Can I ask what you googled exactly?

I didn't, I just looked through your post history for a minute. But think what someone could do if they looked more thoroughly and then combined that with Googling. None of us are safe really so let's not kid ourselves!

maximoose · 31-10-2013 04:52PM

Iano_128 wrote: »

Somehow I doubt that!!

Leo

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Maximus Alexander wrote: »

But think what someone could do if they looked more thoroughly and then combined that with Googling. None of us are safe really so let's not kid ourselves!

Yeah, this thread has me testing my own searchability. Scarily, it really isn't that difficult to find someone

Iano_128 · 31-10-2013 04:52PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

I didn't, I just looked through your post history for a minute. But think what someone could do if they looked more thoroughly and then combined that with Googling. None of us are safe really so let's not kid ourselves!

Just tried it there using Iano128 instead of Googling my actual name, I'm getting mine and the Iano128 on here (I assume). I've been using Iano128 as a username online since I can remember and someone else out there is using it too, so I'm getting both our results.

Iano_128 · 31-10-2013 04:53PM

maximoose wrote: »

Leo

Today, the 1st of November.Self-expression is the secret to your success today. As the Moon energises your 3rd House of Communication, you may experience a mental breakthrough. New ideas inspire you to make connections with open-minded individuals. You may also crave mental stimulation. If so, stock up on reading material or sign up for a course. Investing in you will reap rewards

Did ya find my DOB on here or elsewhere online? Need to find any account I've ever created and start deleting them

maximoose · 31-10-2013 04:54PM

It's in your boards profile :pac:

Is googling strangers on the bus weird?

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