>> Why the f* is everyone sending our data to FB by default? It's not enough to uninstall FB; you can't even go buy prescription medicine without them knowing,

>> Why the f* is everyone sending our data to FB by default? It's not enough to uninstall FB; you can't even go buy prescription medicine without them knowing, apparently. In a sense, because "control the default" is a tactic engrained deep in the DNA of many tech giants. Control the default, and dominate the data. The default is the easy option in live, practical contexts. You have to actively pursue an alternative. They're just in the same boat we're in. Data goes to data companies by default... anytime anyone does anything with data. If you use adwords, GA, FB advertising or whatnot... the default, ideal even, is that these get all the data. That way everything works best, and requires the least special effort and expertise.