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>If you are so pissed off at Facebook's privacy stance, don't use them (Yes it really is as simple as that). While I agree with you in general I think that the
by jan_g 14y ago
>If you are so pissed off at Facebook's privacy stance, don't use them (Yes it really is as simple as that).
While I agree with you in general I think that the matter is not so simple. Of course, it is in fact true that when you don't like something, you simply won't buy/use it.
However, many people have had similar view with regards to Microsoft and Google (and other big companies). But when a big company does something it affects so many people/companies that it's not just an issue of voting with your wallet.
- tensor 14y agoIn this case, it really is that simple. Unlike Google, which provides a necessary service, Facebook is not necessary. I have lost nothing at all from not using Facebook. Social media might be important for advertising, but chances are that you personally really don't need Facebook. Delete your account and go on with life. Some people might not forward you an invite to some event, but they are really not friends if they choose to do this. Writing a short email is not a big time investment. Hell, you can write one email to all your non-Facebook using friends!
- joering2 14y agoI +1 you and agree with you. Its funny how people say "just dont use it". Well, I would have stopped using it have I had opportunity to educate all my friends (at once at one sit!!) that your privacy is at huge risk. But since this is impossible to happen, you keep protecting yourself as much as you can and keep "partying" with friends and family online. Its like with government. Take paying high taxes, for example. Nobody likes it but everyone has to do it, and unless everyone takes on the issue, noone can legally quit it.