I'm not quite sure how to word this, because the pin-head Socialists, the brain-dead societal drones and the easily-programmed lemmings of the media won't understand anyway, but, here goes.
Smart phones aren't. They are data gathering devices, developed by (and for) the Intelligence agencies for various governments of the World.
The manufacturers are downloading ALL your personal data, your every-day use, ALL your texts and calls, where you take your phone (via all the sensors installed), they have access to your home/business router if you've every accessed it from your phone, they know all your contacts from your contact list, they have all the passwords you've used, including (but not limited to) Paypal, your bank, FaceBook, Reddit, etc.
They know your browsing and buying history, not just by the websites you go to but by actually listening to you speak (on calls and otherwise).
They know every app you have or are using, and gather data from them as well.
I could go on and on but "none are so deaf as those who WILL not hear".
I am a security expert and have been on both sides of a (so called) "smart" phone. I know the dangers and I can (to a small degree) protect myself from them.
Never mind that "death from smartphone use" is the 10th leading cause of death in China, and is creeping up in all other countries as a leading cause of idiots killing themselves by shoving their heads so far up their phones ass they lose touch with reality and (literally) walk off a cliff to their death.
Seems some people really are dumb. But I digress...
There is NO security when using a SP. ALL (and I mean ALL) apps you download gain access (BY YOUR AGREEMENT) to all systems on your phone.
The criminal corporations (Google, Microsoft, LG, Apple - you know all the big boys) simply use and/or sell your data to advertisers. That's annoying enough, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
The NSA and the DHS (in the U.S.) have a file on EVERYONE and store all accumulated data, which includes (you guessed it) your smartphone.
Many people (mostly in the U.S. and Canada and some in the U.K) know this and do what they can to educate others about this massive and increasing violation of our privacy, security and safety.
My phone is 2g, says "hello" and "goodbye" and that's it. You can't hack it, malware won't enter it, spyware bounces off, and there's no GPS.
And, this point has been made, who the hell does MA think they are to tell me that I have to jump through ANY hoops to access this damn casino just to give them my money? It's a matter of personal rights and freedom.
And you can bet your ass MA will be using your SP data for advertising and to SELL your name, phone#, email, etc to other buyers, both corporate and governmental (and YES that includes the "tax man (in the U.S. - the IRS).
Some solutions (other than using your daily SP) have been produced. I suggest buying an Android SP at a yard sale (I have 3 I bought for $5.00 USD each). Hook'em to your WiFi, download the app, use it then turn off the SP. HAVE NO OTHER DATA ON THE PHONE AND NEVER USE IT FOR A CALL OR TEXT.
Me, personally, will wait and see how this plays out. Considering that ALL the uber stuff (weapons, armor, faps) have dropped 25% to 75% from their highs, I don't see a lot of benefit "selling out". At least, not yet.
The opera ain't over 'till the fat lady sings. We'll see...
