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Yes, and the FSF does have something to say about facebook. Don't use it https://www.fsf.org/facebook https://www.fsf.org/facebook. And afaik, they are working
by jabvigWe 7y ago
Yes, and the FSF does have something to say about facebook. Don't use it https://www.fsf.org/facebook https://www.fsf.org/facebook. And afaik, they are working on writing more about this issue.
Also, RMS is just not paying attention to his own laptop:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/apr/03/facebook-abusing-data-law-privacy-big-tech-surveillance https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/apr/03/facebo...
- shadowgovt 7y ago"Just don't use" for what is arguably the world's most successful interpersonal networking system is a pretty vacant suggestion. Might as well recommend people stop using roads and sidewalks because of the environmental hazards they create.
- Spooky23 7y agoIt's necessary advice given Facebook's practices and the lack of meaningful regulation to mandate certain practices. There are many occupations where you are strongly advised to not use Facebook, or may expose yourself to significant financial, career or security risk if you do so.