Facebook Changes Privacy Policy, Controls AGAIN

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around Facebook's recent changes to its privacy policy and settings, focusing on user experiences and opinions regarding these updates. Participants explore the implications of these changes on user control and visibility of content.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express that the new approach to privacy settings is positive, suggesting it enhances user control.
  • Others question the effectiveness of the changes, noting a perceived decrease in visibility of friends' posts on their feeds.
  • A participant mentions experiencing issues with posts disappearing from their "Home" page, indicating potential problems with the new settings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have mixed views on the changes; while some see improvements, others express concerns about reduced visibility and functionality, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include uncertainty about how the changes specifically affect user experience and the lack of clarity on the default settings and their implications.

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It’s Wednesday, so you know what that means?* Time for yet another privacy overhaul over at everyone’s favorite social network.* That’s right, Facebook has gone back to the drawing board with their privacy settings and tried to move them more … http://virtualnavigator.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/facebook-changes-privacy-policy-controls-again/" http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=virtualnavigator.wordpress.com&blog=11498882&post=681&subd=virtualnavigator&ref=&feed=1

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I think the new approach is good. However, I think it is still helpful to be able to control default settings on a settings page.
 
Is that why I'm suddenly no longer seeing a lot of my friends' wall posts?
 
DoggerDan said:
Is that why I'm suddenly no longer seeing a lot of my friends' wall posts?

I've noticed some posts seem to disappear if I refresh my "Home" page - need to go to the friend's page that posted to respond or read comments.
 

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