Facebook gives its users access to a social platform, which is clearly something users like, without asking for any money in return. It isn't like they're forci

Facebook gives its users access to a social platform, which is clearly something users like, without asking for any money in return. It isn't like they're forcing people to use it, people are free to decide for themselves unlike slaves. Of course no stuff is really free, so they have to get money some other way... but maybe they should be more open about it, maybe offer an "enhanced privacy mode" for like $10/month? You're still free to use any other social network though, including the ability to self-host a blog and email if you wish.