Well, they've lied, and they have probably broken some EU laws, but here in the US they may be unethical but they aren't illegal.
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Leveraged User Data to Help Friends and Punish Rivals
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Well, they've lied, and they have probably broken some EU laws, but here in the US they may be unethical but they aren't illegal.
Nobody forces you to look at porn, but Apple still bans it from the App Store.
Why is a company that touts privacy first making exceptions for Facebook?
I'd rather the government didn't get involved. Whenever you notice the smell of a sewer backing up, you can bet a government official is close by. I really don't want their stench on my shoes.
I’m not a fan of government overreach at all, but some problems do require government intervention and this might be one of them.
Facebook have no real competition and has access to frightening amounts of their user’s information.
What percentage of the world’s billion daily FB users even understand the amount of data sharing the are agreeing to provide to FB?
FaecesBook will make you ill, and it's deliberate:
https://www.yourtango.com/2015274568/5-ways-facebook-is-making-you-sick-says-science
I have an FB account, but it's been unused since 2017. If you have an account, don't delete it, just deactivate so it skews the data. If you have an FB account and *must* use it, then try liking/disliking/viewing completely random stuff. If FB relies on user data to generate revenue, the only way to combat it is to pollute the data to the point that it becomes valueless. But seriously, if you value your mental health and personal wellbeing, get the hell away from FB.
Still not sure? Take a look at that picture of Zuckerberg above. Is that a responsible, mature, ethical, compassionate and concerned businessman? Or is it a little boy, immature, narcissistic and devoid of any empathy? He's that nasty, spiteful kid from school who annoyed everybody, played mean little tricks that only he thought funny, and nobody wanted as a friend. He hasn't developed beyond that, but you have - so why do you let him into your home, your life, your bedroom... why do you allow him to have intimate details of your life, so that he can turn them into money (for himself) or use as a weapon against others, while in return, you get nothing. Less than nothing in fact, as to get what he wants he's consumed your time and effort, and distorted your world to the point that it's making you ill.
Still not sure? Try going off FB for a month. What have you got to lose? It'll all still be there if you want to go back, but I unconditionally guarantee that you'll feel better, more positive, you'll be more productive and have better relationships with those around you, you'll have more meaningful dialogues with real people about real things, relevant things that are important in life, and not the distorted, toxic, malicious, confrontational filth served up by FB with the sole purpose of eroding your life down to the lowest, most miserable level. Stop it. Stop it now.
There was a world before FaceBook. It's still there, and it's better than the world that FB is offering you.
https://www.yourtango.com/2015274568/5-ways-facebook-is-making-you-sick-says-science
I have an FB account, but it's been unused since 2017. If you have an account, don't delete it, just deactivate so it skews the data. If you have an FB account and *must* use it, then try liking/disliking/viewing completely random stuff. If FB relies on user data to generate revenue, the only way to combat it is to pollute the data to the point that it becomes valueless. But seriously, if you value your mental health and personal wellbeing, get the hell away from FB.
Still not sure? Take a look at that picture of Zuckerberg above. Is that a responsible, mature, ethical, compassionate and concerned businessman? Or is it a little boy, immature, narcissistic and devoid of any empathy? He's that nasty, spiteful kid from school who annoyed everybody, played mean little tricks that only he thought funny, and nobody wanted as a friend. He hasn't developed beyond that, but you have - so why do you let him into your home, your life, your bedroom... why do you allow him to have intimate details of your life, so that he can turn them into money (for himself) or use as a weapon against others, while in return, you get nothing. Less than nothing in fact, as to get what he wants he's consumed your time and effort, and distorted your world to the point that it's making you ill.
Still not sure? Try going off FB for a month. What have you got to lose? It'll all still be there if you want to go back, but I unconditionally guarantee that you'll feel better, more positive, you'll be more productive and have better relationships with those around you, you'll have more meaningful dialogues with real people about real things, relevant things that are important in life, and not the distorted, toxic, malicious, confrontational filth served up by FB with the sole purpose of eroding your life down to the lowest, most miserable level. Stop it. Stop it now.
There was a world before FaceBook. It's still there, and it's better than the world that FB is offering you.
I’m not on it but my other half is. I’m annoyed because she asked if I found out about a local helicopter crash, I of course did, with a local newspaper app and Apple News.
She was flabbergasted that I found out because “I’m not on Facebook”
She was flabbergasted that I found out because “I’m not on Facebook”
I don't understand why everyone hates it. Maybe its different in america. But for nice services i get for free in exchange i get ads about things that i'm actually interested in, or relevant ads about local businesses which i'm perfectly ok with.
Its no different then companies asking for my postcode and address and charging me accordingly. Oh X number of crimes in your postcode? that means your insurance is now this.
Its no different then companies asking for my postcode and address and charging me accordingly. Oh X number of crimes in your postcode? that means your insurance is now this.
Good lord what a strained sentence.
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Agreed. NBC did a fine job.
Facebook's executive team, including Mark Zuckerberg, used the data of Facebook users as leverage over partner companies, according to leaked emails, webchats, presentations, spreadsheets, and more obtained by NBC News.
More than 4,000 pages of leaked documents from 2011 to 2015 provide insight into how Facebook was taking advantage of user data while publicly promising to protect user privacy before and after its 2015 move to end broad access to user data.
The documents were sent to NBC News by British journalist Duncan Campbell and originated from a 2015 lawsuit filed against Facebook by startup Six4Three after Facebook cut back on third-party data access. Six4Three had an app called Pikinis that let users find photos of their friends in swimsuits that was not able to function after Facebook's data changes.
Facebook has claimed that it limited data access to protect user privacy and to keep its users safe from companies that mishandled data, but internally, privacy was not the concern Facebook was addressing when making the move. Instead, the documents suggest Facebook ended access to user data to give it more power over third-party apps and partner companies.Companies favored by Facebook were given access to the data of Facebook users through exclusive deals struck before the data changes, while rival companies or apps were denied access. Amazon, for example, was provided with "extended access" to Facebook user data because of its spending on Facebook advertising and its Fire phone partnership, while data was restricted from other apps.
Facebook believed app developers were getting more value from Facebook user data than Facebook was getting from app developers, a factor that led Facebook to limit access to user data and consider other monetization tactics.
According to NBC News and previously leaked documents, Facebook mulled ways for third-party apps to provide monetary compensation for user data, ranging from direct payment to advertising spending and data sharing setups, but ultimately decided on providing access to app developers who were "personal friends" of Zuckerberg or who spent money on Facebook and shared their own data.
Facebook has previously confirmed that it considered charging companies for access to user data, but has downplayed the discussions as a mere consideration of different business models. Approximately 400 pages of the 4,000 that NBC News obtained have been leaked previously, and Facebook has called these past documents "cherry-picked" and "misleading."
NBC News says that the new documents suggest charging for user data was more than a cursory exploration of different business models, as Facebook discussed plans to sell user data for years. Senior executives, including Zuckerberg, COO Sheryl Sandberg, and CPO Chris Cox were in favor of selling data.
In emails to one of his friends in 2012, Zuckerberg explained that without limiting access to Facebook data, Facebook wouldn't have "any way to get developers to pay [Facebook] at all." He also said that he didn't feel that data leaks were a risk factor.Facebook considered 100 deals with app developers to figure out the "real market value" of Facebook user data to learn "what developers would actually pay."
Zuckerberg ultimately decided not to charge outright for data access, but before implementing the sweeping changes in 2015, he explained in 2012 that access to Facebook data should be contingent on developers sharing "social content" generated by their apps back to Facebook and paying for advertising.
According to NBC News, the newly leaked documents could further an antitrust case against Facebook by establishing the value that Facebook placed on user data.The full exploration into Facebook's data sharing practices and additional details gleaned from the leaked documents can be read over at NBC News and is well worth checking out for anyone interested in Facebook's motivations.
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I'm shocked, I tell you, SHOCKED. (Everyone knew this crap was going on... probably still is... which is why after a short stint with an FB page, I am a proud FORMER user.)
Oh shucks whoever thought a social network does or would do this oh my who thought that search engines collect your data and sell them also. People forget that even though when signing up even though their agreement promises no share of data to others is bs that is like signing up for credit cards or among other things in retail stores promising your phone number will not be sold to telemarketers which is a lie also.
Social Networks are a plaque for data selling or leverage using shouldn't come as a shocker to anyone.
Social Networks are a plaque for data selling or leverage using shouldn't come as a shocker to anyone.
when you have that much power, you can do whatever you like. The government, being one but I thought Facebook knew a bit better.... I guess not.
It[s entirely possible to have a 'sharing free service" and not sell any data at all. But if you advertise, there is the problem as they also want your info.
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I know i have a facebook account althought i dont use facebook - i have created my facebook account similar than a ”donald duck”, who lives in a xmas tree and do this-and-that. Been always like that, going to be always like that. Just let them bind that fake profile to any other ”donald ducks” or a real person, i could care less...
My favorite headline over this from Reason.com
Zuckerberg’s Plea: Regulate Me Before I Violate People’s Privacy Again!
Zuckerberg’s Plea: Regulate Me Before I Violate People’s Privacy Again!
Facebook is a disgusting company, and Mark Z. is completely insane. I am glad I removed my Facebook account years ago. The only thing i am still suffering from using is Whatsapp since NO ONE uses iMessage or signal or anything else but Whatsapp here in The Netherlands. Unfortunately. Unfortunately.