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Facebook: "Hey, web devs, put our like button on every page! Just host the image from our servers, run a bit of our Javascript hosted from our servers. We're
by Syonyk 5y ago
Facebook: "Hey, web devs, put our like button on every page! Just host the image from our servers, run a bit of our Javascript hosted from our servers. We're not doing anything with it, just a convenient and fast hosting arrangement for you!"
Investors: "... so, how, exactly, are you planning to make money again?"
Facebook: "Well, we could... collect data from the like buttons scattered across the internet, and aggregate user behavior across a huge swath of internet, build shadow profiles, and figure out what people like... and sell ads! Yeah, let's do that!"
I mean, at least they never had "Don't be Evil" as a motto or something. It's entirely consistent with their character.
- rambambram 5y agoExactly. And everybody who - willingly and knowingly - put that 'Like'-button on their website is an accomplice. An accomplice in violating human rights, that is. I wrote a small piece about that not so long ago. https://www.hellowebsite.online/?module=blog&link=1&post=4 https://www.hellowebsite.online/?module=blog&link=1&post=4
- 6510 5y agoIf not sure how ridiculous that deal is try asking any business for a list of their clients. If they ask why tell them it is, you know, for their competitor and for drone strikes. I can give you something in return for it. How about these decorative glass beads?