Quoted from frolic:I won't use it for many reasons. "If the product is free, then you are the product" is a big reason.
I got off several years ago, best. thing. ever.
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Quoted from Zablon:I think what is more disturbing is what was the growing attitude that you were some strange person if you DON'T have a facebook account.
I carry a company issued smart phone, the Verizon store guy was astounded I didn't have a Google account.
How will you load apps? He asked.
I won't was the reply. And then I gutted the phone of all the pre-installed ones.
Quoted from Pecos:Years ago I wrote ‘10 Reasons Why I Avoid Social Networking Services.’
https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-reasons-why-i-avoid-social-networking-services/
I make an exception for Pinside because of my love for pinball and my desire to pass on what I have learned about restoring old pins. Pinside is one of the ‘good’ social networking sites.
These days, not only do I not use Facebook for the ten reasons listed in the linked article above, but I really dislike just trying to read Facebook. It seems you are bombarded with annoying pop-ups trying to get you to you ‘Log In’ or ‘Create New Account.’ So far I have avoided joining their happy little family, but there are always those nagging messages - “Pecos, join the dark side.”
I'll just leave this right here.
Coincidence or not I'll leave for you to decide.
facebook_lifelog (resized).jpgQuoted from JodyG:Your car is most likely feeding GPS information back to the manufacturer.
Generally not but they can.
I can just speak for what I know about Chrysler, there is a device that tracks your GPS location while driving and store the information in a module in the event of a crash. It can be read if the modules are pulled and sent back to Chrysler with the proper paperwork by authorities. It is strictly a receiver not a transmitting device.
GM is different with On-Star, lots of data sharing there I'm told. One of the interesting nuggets was what you are listening to on the entertainment system is relayed back for marketing purposes.
Quoted from Honch:It's all about situations and opportunity. If an old flame decides to "friend" someone on FB that is in a rocky relationship, it can be a slippery slope. It makes cheating easier for someone that might not normally be inclined to do so then if they had to actually go out to meet someone new. It ups the level of temptation and I don't think there's any question about it (IMO).
Buddy of mine indicates in his divorce Facebook was a large factor, his wife spent more time on FB than with her family.
Its like a drug and some people are more prone to abuse than others.
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