Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenge of viewing Facebook content in a way that excludes ads, likes, shares, and suggestions, focusing solely on friends' posts. Participants explore the feasibility of creating a custom client or utilizing Facebook's API to achieve this goal.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses frustration in finding a way to view Facebook without ads and other distractions, likening their search to a quest for "just the facts."
- Another participant suggests that Facebook's API could be used to create a custom client that meets these needs.
- Some participants indicate they do not use Facebook, which limits their knowledge about potential solutions.
- A participant mentions that Facebook's API is extensive, implying that it could support the development of a simplified feed.
- One participant humorously compares the desire to avoid ads and likes on Facebook to visiting a porn site without wanting to see nudity, suggesting that such features are integral to the platform.
- There is a suggestion for the original poster to attempt programming a solution using the API themselves.
- Another participant reflects on their past experience with Facebook's API for an academic project, indicating a lack of interest in using Facebook otherwise.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally do not agree on the existence of a third-party solution for the original poster's request. Some express skepticism about the feasibility of achieving a Facebook experience without ads and other features, while others suggest that programming a custom solution could be possible.
Contextual Notes
Participants acknowledge limitations in their knowledge about Facebook's API and the potential for third-party applications, with some expressing uncertainty about the technical requirements for creating a custom client.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to developers looking for ways to interact with social media APIs, individuals seeking a more streamlined social media experience, and those curious about the technical aspects of social media platforms.
That's not sad, that's funny as hell! I love that analogy. "Hey, I only visited that site to research human lovely interactions, not because I wanted to see them ...without you know... their clothes." 
