[dazzawazza]

before I would use a service like this I would need MY data to be encrypted on your servers so NO ONE but me can read it. Even you.

I can't quickly/easily see if this is how the data is stored.

There is no way I'm giving you my social graph even if you say you wont sell it or give it away. You might be bought or the government might ask for it.

Looks good though, good luck.

[readme]

Your data is already out there on the open Internet. I could probably find your blood type based off your HN account.

[beagle3]

If you can, please drop me an email with mine.

[readme]

Honestly, I could. It'd probably require deception, though. Once I found your address or even your name I can grab a list of your suspected relatives. After that, I can find their phone numbers, and call them, and tell them you're in the hospital and in need of a blood transfusion or you'll die.

They'll find me it very quickly.

I used intellius to conduct a background check on someone the other day and for a few bucks I got all their public records, prior addresses, emails they used when they were in high school (mine too, apparently AOL and Yahoo sell your data to companies like intellius). Also, a fairly complete list of relatives, and contact info for them as well, neighbors too.

While finding your blood type is definitely possible, I don't really have an interest in spying on you :)

[beagle3]

That's cool. Part of the reason I asked is that I haven't even disclosed my email, let alone name, on HN.

re:family - my family is (unfortunately) well aware of aware that this would be a scam, having spent too much time with health services. Also, the fact that I wasn't raised in the US puts me at a distinct advantage here :)

But your point is well taken: some intellius&friends, some social engineering, and you get what you want.