On 05-31-21 09:12, Oli wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I don't know. It sounds exactly what is wrong with the world (wide
web). Running for free at the charity of a global organisation. Need to register to attend a social event ...
Well, no one is stopped from participating if they don't register, they simply don't get any results. There is such a thing as going overboard on privacy.
So, what does that free registration get me?
1. A time everytime I participate (providing I remember to use my barcode at the end - if I don't, then I get no result, simple as that).
2. I get to work towards various "clubs", which are based on number of events I've participated in and volunteered at. I get a cool shirt (for a nominal fee) for reaching each milestone.
3. I get a record that I can use to monitor my performance over time. Downside is my cross country handicappers can check to see if I'm running well. ;) But of course, I can sumply not scan my barcode if I don't want them to know I did well that week. ;)
Nowadays it is an innovation that people meet and run for free (in exchange of some personal data) in a park.
Well, it does get bigger numbers than a simple ring around. ;)
... Every sun has a golden lining
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