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Old 01-28-2012, 02:17 AM
 
Location: Carmichael, CA
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I joined Facebook because a friend posted new baby pictures there first, and it was easier to keep up. I have a few friends and family members friended, but rarely post or do anything there.

Recently, I've noticed that on the section on the right where they point out people you know so you can friend them, they are including business contacts that I sent mail to via Gmail, Yahoo mail and people I know on Yahoo Messenger. Businesses that have sent me email are popping up on the right side as advertisements, as well as companies I've looked up on Google.

Also when I read online newspapers, and there is a section to comment, it will have my Facebook name and avatar already listed.

I really don't like that Facebook is tracking everything that I do. And with the IPO coming up this week, Facebook will go from being owned by Zuckerberg to millions of shareholders. How much information will they have access to?
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:10 AM
 
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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the corporate tentacles.
creepy.
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:21 AM
 
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If I ever get forced into joining, I think I'll only access it through a Chrome incognito window and not give them any more true information than absolutely necessary.
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:28 AM
 
Location: Declezville, CA
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Facebook encourages you to friend people, then when you take their suggestions they send you a nastygram and shut off your friend requesting for 7 days.

I killed my account. Family members know how to get in touch with me, and I quickly discovered how little I have in common with people whose only connection to me is a shared classroom 50 years ago.
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Old 01-28-2012, 11:18 AM
 
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My face is my private business.
No one touches my face.
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