I think the reason it seems so strange is because they do let some things be "public." There was a time when you could see zero content without being logged in

I think the reason it seems so strange is because they do let some things be "public." There was a time when you could see zero content without being logged in to an account. I would prefer if Facebook were a 100% walled garden. It would make the usage more simple. But then Zuckerberg wouldn't have as much money, I suppose. Google is murky too but they were coming from the 100% open side of things. I just wish everyone would go back to their corners!