> 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].

> 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-...