For example, Definition of Social Science Pictures would identify the first Visuals Based Discussion. They may be able to get my email address, perhaps make an association of my name or nickname through this address, they could go further still and research this email address and perhaps find a profile of me on some other site which if I had not been careful may provide them with information such as my name, address or even phone number. All of this is quite frightening when you really think about it. But I should hope that this is not the type of resource people are using this site for. There are better ways to pick up chicks.
Databases can affect our lives in various ways.
They can make it more practical to shop and are easily assessible. This can be a major obstacle for some people who can not easily get around or who do not have a car. It can provide a fast reference for research and also may be a way for people to simply interact with other individuals in an anonymous way. What some people or companies include in their databases may have an impact on people's personal, business, or societal views. It may provide answers or arouse more questions for some.