Another reason not to join Facebook

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants' opinions and experiences regarding Facebook, particularly in light of recent changes to the platform. Topics include privacy concerns, the potential for surveillance, and the impact of these factors on personal relationships and communication.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express happiness about not joining Facebook, citing concerns over privacy and data sharing.
  • Others indicate a shift in their view of Facebook due to recent changes, suggesting a reconsideration of its value.
  • A few participants mention the utility of Facebook for maintaining connections with friends and family, despite their dissatisfaction with the platform's changes.
  • There are claims that Facebook may be linked to surveillance efforts, with some participants suggesting it is controlled by the CIA.
  • Concerns are raised about Facebook's data retention policies, particularly regarding account deactivation and information deletion.
  • Participants discuss alternatives like Google+ for social networking, indicating a desire for platforms that may offer better privacy.
  • Some participants propose strategies for downsizing their Facebook connections to maintain contact with only close friends.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions about Facebook, with no clear consensus. Some appreciate its connectivity features, while others are critical of its privacy practices and recent changes. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall value and safety of using Facebook.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about privacy, data security, and the implications of social media use, which are not fully explored or agreed upon. The discussion includes anecdotal experiences and opinions rather than empirical evidence.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in social media privacy, the implications of digital communication, and alternative networking platforms may find this discussion relevant.

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I've been a huge fan of FB, but the recent changes are making me rethink.
 
I've never been a huge fan, but it has its uses.

I'm encouraging most of my friends to move over to Google+. Once enough are there, I'll probably stop using facebook entirely.
 
More reason to believe facebook is owned by the CIA.
 
I believe it is meant to spy on people
 
Google+, anyone?
 
Rhody + Faceplant == Bad...

Not speaking for others... just my humble opinion, the potential benefit versus cost do not add up no matter how I slice it.

Rhody...
 
I want to delete my FB...but then I'll lose contact with many friends...
 
Ivan92 said:
I want to delete my FB...but then I'll lose contact with many friends...
Here is an idea, post on your wall that you are downsizing. Tell all of your supposed "friends" that if they want to contact you to have them PM or IM you with their real e-mails. Your real friends will, as for the rest, who cares !? :blushing: :devil:

Rhody...
 
  • #10
Pengwuino said:
More reason to believe facebook is owned by the CIA.

Peng,

You are one brilliant physicist... no really, you are... I think...

Rhody... :biggrin:
 
  • #11
Facebook also never deletes any of your information or pictures when you deactivate your account. You have to go out of your way to tell them that you want to delete your account, and then you have to not access it for a couple of weeks before its actually gone.
 
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i really like fb i like keeping in touch with my friends childhood friends and catching up on so much, and staying in touch with family, i don't like the new fb changes...
 
  • #13
"Don't drink the Koolaid", sigh...

http://www.tgdaily.com/security-features/59329-facebook-counts-600000-compromised-account-logins-per-day"
"None of your friends on their own has enough information to access your account, as they are only sent a single code. But, of course, if your 'trusted' friends turned out to be untrustworthy and banded together they would - between them - be able to access your account.

"So you best be sure that you keep a close eye on who your trusted friends are (especially if you're prone to falling out, or they think practical jokes are amusing), and be pretty confident that they are taking their own computer security seriously."



Cluley also noted that anyone who compromises an account will likely change the "trusted friends" group almost immediately, rendering the whole security measure "kind of pointless."

In addition to , Facebook also introduced App Passwords, which allows users to log into third-party apps with a unique password that differs from a primary Facebook login.

Cluley endorsed the new feature, noting that it was definitely a good idea not to use your Facebook login on other sites or apps.
If anyone here is sure their personal information has been compromised, and what they did to rectify the situation, please DISCUSS ! (channeling Pengy once again...)

Perhaps your situation can help others from suffering the same fate...

Rhody...
 
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Ivan92 said:
I want to delete my FB...but then I'll lose contact with many friends...

rhody said:
Here is an idea, post on your wall that you are downsizing. Tell all of your supposed "friends" that if they want to contact you to have them PM or IM you with their real e-mails. Your real friends will, as for the rest, who cares !? :blushing: :devil:

Rhody...

You people do know what phones are for right? :biggrin:
 
  • #15
Pengwuino said:
You people do know what phones are for right? :biggrin:
Yeah, to send a copy of their latest picture they just posted on FB, so they don't miss a thing !

Rhody... :rolleyes:
 

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