[Neanderthal]

Surrender liberty and privacy for buck$$.

Slowly, slowly the screws turn...

Don't worry, they won't watch where you're going! :yup:
Promise!

http://autos.aol.com/article/news/_...lsec0004&icid=200100125x1206726173x1200341920




This is a few days old. Apologies if a repost.

 

[ZR1-S10]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

The sad thing is I know there will be a lot of people who will sign up for this. Also this just gives the feds bad ideas if it becomes popular.

 

[lio45]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Don't like it? Then don't sign up.

 

[fp115]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Personally I think its a great idea. Though I probably wouldn't want to sign up since my rates are already great. Though you will always have those with the "Big Brother" comments that will spur.

 

[Ronald McChevy]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Nice thread title

This is the same reason I do NOT want Onstar if I end up buying a GM car in the next few years.

 

[XP300]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

The founder of Progressive Insurance is a big time supporter of one of the presidential candidates. To keep this non-political, I won't mention the candidates name, but you can think about the word "PROGRESSIVE" and figure out who that candidate is.

BIG BROTHER is just around the corner.

 

[Ronald McChevy]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

The founder of Progressive Insurance is a big time supporter of one of the presidential candidates. To keep this non-political, I won't mention the candidates name, but you can think about the word "PROGRESSIVE" and figure out who that candidate is.

BIG BROTHER is just around the corner.

Is it the one from the party that came up with the Patriot Act?

 

[Neanderthal]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

The founder of Progressive Insurance is a big time supporter of one of the presidential candidates. To keep this non-political, I won't mention the candidates name, but you can think about the word "PROGRESSIVE" and figure out who that candidate is.

BIG BROTHER is just around the corner.

Yes, I thought the Progressive Insurance was quite the nice touch...

Is it the one from the party that came up with the Patriot Act?

Almost.

Why do they call them parties? Disasters would be a more appropriate term.

 

[fp115]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Nice thread title

This is the same reason I do NOT want Onstar if I end up buying a GM car in the next few years.

Uhh you do realize they can't do it without your permission...

Read:
http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp/privacy_policy.jsp

 

[Ronald McChevy]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Uhh you do realize they can't do it without your permission...

Read:
http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp/privacy_policy.jsp

UUUHHHHHHHH see thread title...

 

[fp115]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

UUUHHHHHHHH see thread title...

I've seen it... but what does that have to do with the reply to your post? You said thats the reason you don't want OnStar with a new GM car.

 

[Ronald McChevy]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

I've seen it... but what does that have to do with the reply to your post? You said thats the reason you don't want OnStar with a new GM car.

It's a well known metaphor and a very clever title on the part of LAMRONH. It means if these things happen in small steps instead of all at once, most people won't notice or care.

 

[bouda]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Nice thread title

Took me a second to catch that, ugh I dumb.

 

[Whitesky]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Put the foil hats away already.

 

[prowlerjc]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

I'd never sign up for something like that. I don't even like having Onstar equipment on board. That almost squelched the deal when my wife bought her used Impala SS.

 

[MonteCarloSS86]

I'd be uninsurable... haha

 

[Titanic]

I'd do it. I wonder if it also records E/Ts for the 1/4?

 

[Neanderthal]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Nice thread title

Thank you, McR.

BTW, it looks like someone has "cleaned up" the title.

Funny, PMS the Worst can post a blatantly political thread [used to be against the rules; perhaps he has speshul priveleges] and it stays up for days.
My title gets PC-Zapped in 24.

 

[Smaart Aas Saabr]

Re: Progressively Boiling the Frog

Don't like it? Then don't sign up.

until it becomes mandatory to have...

 

[lio45]

I actually like the idea.

If you are willing to let them take a look into your driving habits, then yes, if you show you're a careful driver, they can charge less to cover you.

I've done this for insurance on some of my buildings. A guy from the insurance company comes and inspects everything, makes a list of stuff to fix, I fix what's on the list, and my rates are much cheaper.

Makes sense for both parties... good customers that are willing to show the insurance company that they're good pay less, insurance companies pass some of their savings to good customers.

Of course, if you insist on hiding every bit of personal information from the insurance companies, then obviously they'll have to assume you're a potential bad customer and charge you more. I'd rather show them that my properties are well maintained and/or that I'm a good driver and reap the savings. It's not like anyone is forcing me to do it.