tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21596698.post2090439193095532814..comments2024-02-14T09:29:11.576-07:00Comments on Michael's Meanderings: Clever and Christmassy and... Creepy!Meandering Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464355148386507875noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21596698.post-22684479105439466192009-12-08T06:02:59.376-08:002009-12-08T06:02:59.376-08:00Hi Michael. Thanks for writing about Portable Nort...Hi Michael. Thanks for writing about Portable North Pole last December, even if you did find it 'creepy' (!). We're excited to be back again this year, in partnership with Sympatico and benefitting Unicef Canada. You'll see a few upgrades that I think you'll enjoy: adapted scenarios tailored specifically to kids under two, a map that shows the path Santa and his reindeer will take as they travel from the North Pole to your home in Whitehorse, and a fun version for your adult friends who have been naughty or nice. To your readers concerned about privacy, please know that you can, indeed, adapt your postal code if you prefer. We use it only to determine your city, so that Santa can point it out on his map. As well, please be assured that we respect user privacy and align ourselves with Sympatico's/Bell's strict policy : http://www.bell.ca/support/PrsCSrvGnl_Privacy.page?language=en We know half the pleasure of PNP is actually creating the videos, so we'll leave you the pleasure of sending Jade and her sister their own messages from Santa. All the best to you and your family for the holiday season.Alexandre BĂ©rard (CEO UgroupMedia)http://santa.sympatico.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21596698.post-41802045317636332092008-12-15T10:41:00.000-08:002008-12-15T10:41:00.000-08:00It's true about how much information can be reveal...It's true about how much information can be revealed through something as simple as a postal code. Fortunately, there's no need to enter your REAL postal code into this program since it really only needs the first letter to determine your province/territory.Meandering Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464355148386507875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21596698.post-82520741509835038842008-12-15T08:20:00.000-08:002008-12-15T08:20:00.000-08:00I think for me it's the Santa who's a bit creepy, ...I think for me it's the Santa who's a bit creepy, the same way I always found Mr. Rogers creepy. Also, it concerns me a bit that this programs asks you to not only submit your child's name and photo, but your postal code, so your exact house can be located. I probably worry excessively about perverts on the web but when my kids were younger I was pretty careful about what I put out there about them.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737275939781064441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21596698.post-83675780673361948122008-12-10T19:55:00.000-08:002008-12-10T19:55:00.000-08:00Truly a very cool use of technology. But I still ...Truly a very cool use of technology. But I still think there's still something a little creepy about it. Maybe the Santa...?Meandering Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464355148386507875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21596698.post-48827990433362896702008-12-10T16:08:00.000-08:002008-12-10T16:08:00.000-08:00What's creepy about it? I think it's a very cool u...What's creepy about it? I think it's a very cool use of technology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21596698.post-28569546801881748582008-12-10T14:10:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:10:00.000-08:00No, i found it creepy too...it worked better sendi...No, i found it creepy too...it worked better sending it to my adult friends...and much funnier :) <BR/><BR/>Hey Aaron..your 33 and you've eaten all your veggies this year :) Santa will bring you a special gift *wink*<BR/><BR/>I agree totally creepy....but i think children see things differently, and cold probably appreciate it more.<BR/><BR/>- another 'OLD' (I feel old) high school friendAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com