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Before the Cambridge Analytica thing, everyone was saying that Facebook was evil because they were a walled garden. So they created an API, and now everyone is
by Alex3917 6y ago
Before the Cambridge Analytica thing, everyone was saying that Facebook was evil because they were a walled garden. So they created an API, and now everyone is saying they're evil because they created an API. Go figure.
There's even a Gaping Void cartoon memorializing the sentiment: http://vhirsch.com/blog/2011/10/06/walled-gardens/ http://vhirsch.com/blog/2011/10/06/walled-gardens/
- shuntress 6y agoThe API is criticized because (in addition to enabling malicious actions) it does nothing to increase the wall's permeability to users.
- Alex3917 6y ago> The API is criticized because (in addition to enabling malicious actions) it does nothing to increase the wall's permeability to users. Now, sure. Less so in 2010 or whenever.
- coding123 6y agoMaybe they are just evil...?