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In lugnet.general, Chris Gray wrote:
> "Kyle Keppler" <kyle@kepplah.com> writes:
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> > > Its possible that Lego refuses to stuff in the RFID (Radio Frequency
> > > IDentification) tags that Walmart has started requiring. Lego may agree
> > > with the sentiment that RFID tags in consumer articles are a violation
> > > of personal privacy. This might result in Walmart trying to put pressure
> > > on Lego by giving Lego products less shelf space.
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> > > Note: all of the above is just one theory - I have no evidence to support it.
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> > http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/921/1/1/
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> > Nope, I dont think that is it.
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> Using explicit, removable RFID tags to track kids in an amusement park is not
> the same as using hidden permanent tags on items that people take out on the
> street and into their homes.
Yep.
Also it may be a cost issue, these tags aren't cheap. But the deadline for doing
this is still some months away.
XFUT -> .lego (and forceFUT the previous post too)
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| (...) Using explicit, removable RFID tags to track kids in an amusement park is not the same as using hidden permanent tags on items that people take out on the street and into their homes. (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
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