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Unfortunately, it kind of is becoming that way. Facebook is becoming a de-facto public utility. The phone and telegraph companies started out as "optional" ser

Unfortunately, it kind of is becoming that way. Facebook is becoming a de-facto public utility. The phone and telegraph companies started out as "optional" services. If you didn't like the telegraph company arbitrarily blocking journalists that criticized them, you were free to not use telegraphs. Facebook is being tied to credit worthiness, and job applications, whether we like it or not. And in some parts of the developing world, it is more important than a phone number. It is recognized as being so vital, that providing Facebook access is subsidized. We can no longer pretend that Facebook is some sort of toy, and dismiss criticism by saying that if you don't like it you shouldn't use it.

artursapek 9y ago
> Facebook is being tied to credit worthiness, and job applications, whether we like it or not. Where, how? I've never heard of someone needing a Facebook account for credit and any employer asking for your Facebook profile is a huge red flag.
- apostacy 9y ago
  > Where, how? I've never heard of someone needing a Facebook account for credit and any employer asking for your Facebook profile is a huge red flag. Here[1]. Saying "wasted" as a status update can affect a credit score. And even if it isn't disclosed, employers, and other entities, may use your Facebook activity. This is a totally valid issue. So, yes, Facebook does matter, whether you like it to or not. It isn't just a toy, and you can't just stop using it, without it potentially harming you. I think it's totally unfair, but people now have to consider their online presence when hunting for a job. And they don't have to ask for your Facebook account specifically. Companies like ru4.com can tie your financial identity to your social media identity[2]. Just like how even though you didn't submit anything to the 3 credit bureau, they will find data for you, it is also becoming true with social media. I can't log into chase.com without allowing scripts from ru4.com. Luckily, I use a sandboxed Firefox profile, that has never touched Facebook. [1] https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/aug/28/social-media-facebook-credit-score-banks https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog... [2] https://yro.slashdot.org/story/13/05/02/1521239/even-the-ad-industry-doesnt-know-whos-tracking-you https://yro.slashdot.org/story/13/05/02/1521239/even-the-ad-...

artursapek 9y ago

> Facebook is being tied to credit worthiness, and job applications, whether we like it or not. Where, how? I've never heard of someone needing a Facebook account for credit and any employer asking for your Facebook profile is a huge red flag.

apostacy 9y ago
> Where, how? I've never heard of someone needing a Facebook account for credit and any employer asking for your Facebook profile is a huge red flag. Here[1]. Saying "wasted" as a status update can affect a credit score. And even if it isn't disclosed, employers, and other entities, may use your Facebook activity. This is a totally valid issue. So, yes, Facebook does matter, whether you like it to or not. It isn't just a toy, and you can't just stop using it, without it potentially harming you. I think it's totally unfair, but people now have to consider their online presence when hunting for a job. And they don't have to ask for your Facebook account specifically. Companies like ru4.com can tie your financial identity to your social media identity[2]. Just like how even though you didn't submit anything to the 3 credit bureau, they will find data for you, it is also becoming true with social media. I can't log into chase.com without allowing scripts from ru4.com. Luckily, I use a sandboxed Firefox profile, that has never touched Facebook. [1] https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/aug/28/social-media-facebook-credit-score-banks https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog... [2] https://yro.slashdot.org/story/13/05/02/1521239/even-the-ad-industry-doesnt-know-whos-tracking-you https://yro.slashdot.org/story/13/05/02/1521239/even-the-ad-...