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The problem is that Facebook controlled access to the API, not users. Given me the ability to control access to my social network information could be a good i
by georgeecollins 7y ago
The problem is that Facebook controlled access to the API, not users. Given me the ability to control access to my social network information could be a good idea.
- johannes1234321 7y agoIn the Cambridge Analytica Case users where asked "do you want to share your data with that Game/quiz?" And users agreed. For average users understanding that control is hard, especially if people with bad objects are on the other side.
- GcVmvNhBsU 7y agoNot just your (user X) data, but your friend's (user Y) data. What if the API had sent user Y a confirmation, like "User X just installed CAapp and wants to access your information. Allow or Deny?"
- johannes1234321 7y agoIf you take the "social" part serious frind's data is essential. When playing a game it should compare to your friends on the high score list. When using a birthday calendar you want to see birthdays. Having to ask the friends for approval doesn't scale. There is the fundamental conflict between a social network platform and privacy.
- rhizome 7y agoFacebook should have to access my API to display anything about me as a member. An API where I decide to whom and how much what data is shared.