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I don't get this. Google tracks more of your data than Facebook and yet you are praising google and denouncing facebook? Also the silliness about russian elect

I don't get this. Google tracks more of your data than Facebook and yet you are praising google and denouncing facebook? Also the silliness about russian election meddling has got to stop. The "russians" also spent a few thousand on google/youtube too. A few thousand in ad spending isn't going to affect an election where billions are spent. This seems to be a constant here for some odd reason. Facebook does X hence facebook is evil. Google does the same X hence google is good. I've never had a facebook account and never will. Never had a linkedin. I don't use google search ( switched to DDG ), though I do use youtube ( but willing to switch whenever a viable alternative shows up. To me they are all equally bad and equally good. They all provide a service for your data.

jasode 8y ago
>Google tracks more of your data than Facebook Yes, there are stories[0] that say they track more data but the difference is Facebook's track record for abuse. So far, I'm unaware of any harm Google has done with my history of search queries tied to my wifi MAC address (as another poster commented I should worry about). >Google does the same X hence google is good. No, I don't buy Google's "don't be evil" slogan. >To me they are all equally bad and equally good. I disagree. They are different in severity. I think Facebook in particular has repeatedly demonstrated a track record of unethical behavior. So far, I think the evidence shows Mark Z has a different set of ethics and principles than folks like Larry Page and Tim Cook. This doesn't mean I give Google a free pass or that I'm not wary of them. So far, my "trade" with using Google's search engine seems fair and I will stop using them when proven otherwise. I can't say the same for Facebook. [0] https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-has-more-of-your-personal-data-than-facebook-try-google-1524398401 https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-has-more-of-your-personal-d...
- porpoisely 8y ago
  You claim that Facebook has a record of abuse that google doesn't. What does facebook do that google doesn't do? You claim google's activity hasn't harmed you. How has facebook harmed you then? Also, what evidence shows that Zuckerberg has different set of ethics and principles than Page or Tim Cook? You make general claims but you haven't provided any concrete examples. As far as I can tell, they are all equally greedy billionaires trying to make as much money as possible. Of the 3, Tim Cook probably has more to answer for considering Apple's long history in china and the use of sweatshops. The only thing concrete you provided is a a wsj article which supports my argument. So I'm confused why you included that.
  - CaptainZapp 8y ago
    Also, what evidence shows that Zuckerberg has different set of ethics and principles than Page or Tim Cook? https://duckduckgo.com/?q=list+of+mark+zuckerberg%27s+apologies https://duckduckgo.com/?q=list+of+mark+zuckerberg%27s+apolog... here, answered that for you.

jasode 8y ago

>Google tracks more of your data than Facebook Yes, there are stories[0] that say they track more data but the difference is Facebook's track record for abuse. So far, I'm unaware of any harm Google has done with my history of search queries tied to my wifi MAC address (as another poster commented I should worry about). >Google does the same X hence google is good. No, I don't buy Google's "don't be evil" slogan. >To me they are all equally bad and equally good. I disagree. They are different in severity. I think Facebook in particular has repeatedly demonstrated a track record of unethical behavior. So far, I think the evidence shows Mark Z has a different set of ethics and principles than folks like Larry Page and Tim Cook. This doesn't mean I give Google a free pass or that I'm not wary of them. So far, my "trade" with using Google's search engine seems fair and I will stop using them when proven otherwise. I can't say the same for Facebook. [0] https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-has-more-of-your-personal-data-than-facebook-try-google-1524398401 https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-has-more-of-your-personal-d...

porpoisely 8y ago
You claim that Facebook has a record of abuse that google doesn't. What does facebook do that google doesn't do? You claim google's activity hasn't harmed you. How has facebook harmed you then? Also, what evidence shows that Zuckerberg has different set of ethics and principles than Page or Tim Cook? You make general claims but you haven't provided any concrete examples. As far as I can tell, they are all equally greedy billionaires trying to make as much money as possible. Of the 3, Tim Cook probably has more to answer for considering Apple's long history in china and the use of sweatshops. The only thing concrete you provided is a a wsj article which supports my argument. So I'm confused why you included that.
- CaptainZapp 8y ago
  Also, what evidence shows that Zuckerberg has different set of ethics and principles than Page or Tim Cook? https://duckduckgo.com/?q=list+of+mark+zuckerberg%27s+apologies https://duckduckgo.com/?q=list+of+mark+zuckerberg%27s+apolog... here, answered that for you.