It's important to note that this is not just a Facebook problem - though Facebook may have the largest install base of affected applications. Many applications

It's important to note that this is not just a Facebook problem - though Facebook may have the largest install base of affected applications. Many applications on Google Play ask for excessive rights - I always presumed this was being pushed by mobile advertising services. I think it's an important issue for Android, as most users are unaware of or careless with these things, and it's just one high profile (perceived) abuse example away from seriously damaging Android's reputation as a platform.