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Other users who have imported their contact list is probably what causes them to show up on "People You May Know". I have noticed that people who I'm suggested
by zatkin 12y ago
Other users who have imported their contact list is probably what causes them to show up on "People You May Know". I have noticed that people who I'm suggested to add are ones that I have only communicated with through email.
- AdamFernandez 12y agoThis is the most obvious explanation. It compares your email to the list of contacts that other people have imported. If you were on their list, you may 'know' them. Pretty simple.
- interactually 12y agoNot necessarily. I've had recommendations from people I've never exchanged emails or phone numbers with and our only "connection" has been through Facebook or Twitter. They'd have no reason or way to have me in their contacts list. As the article describes, they've even recommended people who just happen to share the same name as someone I DO know, but otherwise have not the slightest connection in the world with.
- LoSboccacc 12y agoSimpler explanation: Random services where people signed allowing 'share data with third parties'. That's not random wording, those precisely are this type of metadata sharing agreement where money exchanges hand buying people information.