skydancer Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) First, I can't tell you how grateful I am to have found your work ! I share as much as I can. You are a unique voice in terms of research and insight! I have a question...Why is NO ONE digging into Ancestry.com selling the majority of itself to Blackrock? What becomes of our DNA info as a result of this? Edited October 9, 2020 by Grumpy Owl For clarity, it is "Blackstone" not Blackrock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideforever Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 "To be crystal clear, Blackstone will not have access to user data and we are deeply committed to ensuring strong consumer privacy protections at the company," a spokesperson for Blackstone told Motherboard in an email. "We will not be sharing user DNA and family tree records with our portfolio companies." A spokesperson from Ancestry also said the company's relationship with its users would remain the same. This world is full of wolves. Make no mistake about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonsGhost Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) This is beyond creepy. They don't have my DNA, but cousins put the entire family tree in it. Information is extremely valuable. Blackrock could use it for anything they want. They said nothing about third parties having access to it. I'd be crucified for what some of my ancestors shipped across the Atlantic. I could see Blackrock getting into the extortion business. They seem to be above the law. Edited August 22, 2020 by JacksonsGhost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydancer Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 part of a tightening net... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaticWorld Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Private Equity Will Soon Know Which Of Your Ancestors Owned Slaves https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/blackstone-pays-45bn-majority-stake-ancestrycom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Owl Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 11:44 AM, rideforever said: "To be crystal clear, Blackstone will not have access to user data and we are deeply committed to ensuring strong consumer privacy protections at the company," a spokesperson for Blackstone told Motherboard in an email. "We will not be sharing user DNA and family tree records with our portfolio companies." A spokesperson from Ancestry also said the company's relationship with its users would remain the same. This world is full of wolves. Make no mistake about it. Source for this quote please. Is it 'Blackstone' or 'Blackrock'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metak88 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Grumpy Owl said: Source for this quote please. Is it 'Blackstone' or 'Blackrock'? https://www.vice.com/en_in/article/akzyq5/private-equity-firm-blackstone-bought-ancestry-dna-company-for-billions https://www.blackstone.com/press-releases/article/blackstone-to-acquire-ancestry-leading-online-family-history-business-for-4-7-billion/ It's Blackstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhydra Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 If they have enough people's DNA they have the means to guess the genes of those who are the missing gaps. A genetically targeted bioweapon, for instance, like a virus or something like Anthrax could be released. It might be harmless for most people, but if it comes into contact with someone with the exact DNA match, it would be activated. From the Guardian: Quote construction of genetic weapons "is now approaching reality". Such "genetic bombs" could contain anthrax or bubonic plague tailored to activate only when genes indicated the infected person was from a particular group. This was way back in 2004. As you can imagine the reality will already have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reet Hard Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) The Blackstone Group used to own part of Black Rock but sold it to PNC. Blackstone was set up as an M&A floor originally, don't know if they still have any stake in Blackrock. Edited October 4, 2020 by Reet Hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Blackstone own Cineworld and making all their staff redundant, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reet Hard Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Cinemas, theatres, shops, pubs, restaurants, travel agents -all fcuked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 anyone who sends there dna to a company ,needs their bloody head read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reet Hard Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Anyone who puts lots of information about themselves and their family online is unwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Noboddy Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 11:44 AM, rideforever said: "To be crystal clear, Blackstone will not have access to user data and we are deeply committed to ensuring strong consumer privacy protections at the company," a spokesperson for Blackstone told Motherboard in an email. "We will not be sharing user DNA and family tree records with our portfolio companies." A spokesperson from Ancestry also said the company's relationship with its users would remain the same. This world is full of wolves. Make no mistake about it. Khazarian wolves, the worst kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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