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I would say people here probably understand the issues better, but that the greater public if anything cares more. My "greater public" friends do anyway. Lots
by Joeboy 16y ago
I would say people here probably understand the issues better, but that the greater public if anything cares more. My "greater public" friends do anyway.
Lots of people here respect Facebook's success, while the greater public resents it. Lots of people here regard monetization as the primary arbiter of value, while the general public likes the idea of "philanthropic" projects.
I'm not actually sure if "caring" is particularly relevant though. Nobody "cared" about Facebook a few years ago. People joined Facebook because the people they wanted to hang out with were there, and the people they didn't want to hang out with weren't.
- mattmaroon 16y agoThe issues aren't success or philanthropy. It's about privacy, control over your own data, etc. This audience cares a lot about that, normal people don't ever think about it. It would never occur to my dad that Facebook having his private info might be a bad thing.
- Joeboy 16y agoI think this will change. As the promiscuity of personal data rockets, it will start to impact visibly on people's lives, and they will start caring. </ball type="crystal">
- Joeboy 16y agoSorry, I replied once already but I've decided I want another go. > It's about privacy, control over your own data, etc. This audience cares a lot about that I don't share your impression of this audience. It seems to me this audience largely thinks access to other people's data is awesome, can't wait to make money off it, and thinks dissenters are awkward, time-wasting Luddites. That's a rather broad and unflattering characterization, but it represents my general impression better than "This audience cares a lot about privacy". Nobody should take this personally btw - clearly some people here genuinely care a lot. I'm part of this audience too.