I think Facebook started adding permission to read texts BEFORE WhatsApp purchase. Or were they preparing before purchase of WhatsApp? Either way, when I first

I think Facebook started adding permission to read texts BEFORE WhatsApp purchase. Or were they preparing before purchase of WhatsApp? Either way, when I first heard about Facebook reading my texts few months ago, I just deleted Facebook app from my android. Keeps me from wasting time reading facebook posts on my phone also... Thanks Facebook for helping me save save time.