Has the Facebook Anti-Privacy Issues have you concerned(Poll)

[Lefty]

The phrase "how to quit Facebook" generated nearly 17 million results in a recent Google search, and prominent tech industry figures are ditching their accounts on the social networking site.

By Alison Diana
InformationWeek
May 11, 2010 11:24 AM


Whether they are driven by privacy concerns or fed-up with the amount of time they spend updating their accounts, apparently Facebook users are increasingly curious about the social networking site's farewell policies.
The phrase "how to quit Facebook" generated 16.9 million results in a Google search Tuesday morning, while "how do I delete my Facebook account?" resulted in 15.9 million links.


Some well-known industry names have made much-publicized cuts to their Facebook ties. Google's webspam chief Matt Cutts deactivated his Facebook ties on April 22, according to comments he made on Twitter. "I just deactivated my Facebook account using the guide [here]. Not hard to do & you can still revive it later," he wrote. "It was really useful. I wasn't expecting the FB guilt trip + dynamic "don't go" box + password request + captcha though."


The anti-Facebook tide

May 12, 2010 14:54
Lately, I've been chatting with friends and there has been a faint anti-Facebook scent wafting through the corridors. Are people ready to throw in the towel? Is it positioned to duplicate the meteoric plunge of MySpace?

Privacy is the hot topic, but power users seem to be the group raising a flag at the moment. I define a power user as someone who has at least taken the time to segment their contacts into Lists. When I mention this to most people they say: "Yeah, I should do that." But rarely do they do so. Who can blame them? It's such a tedious task to filter relationships and apply all the appropriate permissions.

And once you do manage to get everything set, Facebook will just make a change within the next three months anyway. It's not too bad for me because I'm paranoid that my bosses will discover I enjoy cross-dressing during the weekends, so I've been monitoring my privacy settings for a while.

But I have family (many of them older) who are new to Facebook and who don't have the time, interest or know-how to stay on top of every modification that happens on their account. Should they be punished because they simply want to log in and *use* the site? Is it necessary to possess IT administration skills to protect your personal information on Facebook?

 

[Lefty]

I for one deleted my account. I hope none of my friends took offence to my dropping out.

 

[lilbopeep]

I have just recently gotten a facebook account. I was urged by someone on another forum (not a cooking forum) to get one. once I got one all she did was cause me grief so I UNfriended her psycho ass!! LOL I NEVER USE ANY of my personal info or my real name on ANY web site (no offense but I have been a victim and do not trust easily but still want to socialize) so I am not to concerned. I only play games and not much personal interaction with anyone but peep I know from here and another web forum (which I am an admin on (not a cooking forum - it is a 911/victim tribute forum) and have known the peep on there for at least 7 years).

 

[Kimchee]

I just don't put anything up there that I would be concerned about others seeing....
pretty much my rule for ANYWHERE on the web.

PS... the links in your post don't work.

 

[Lefty]

I just don't put anything up there that I would be concerned about others seeing....
pretty much my rule for ANYWHERE on the web.

PS... the links in your post don't work.

OK, I got information from another article and deleted the links. Thanks

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

I just don't put anything up there that I would be concerned about others seeing....
pretty much my rule for ANYWHERE on the web.

PS... the links in your post don't work.

Same here.

I don't mind people knowing the approximate area I live..heck...40 years ago that information was available in the good old SNET phone book anyways.

I used one of my junky GMail e-mail addresses when I signed up...not my important e-mail address.

I keep all the "notify" settings turned off.

I never...ever....do any of the "games"...those get frequently exploited and are a sure fire way of getting your computer infected. I have games disabled.

 

[SilverSage]

I'm with Betty White - I don't understand FB. I think she called it a "waste of time". (Oh well, it was funny when she said it!)

 

[Doc]

I'm with Betty White - I don't understand FB. I think she called it a "waste of time". (Oh well, it was funny when she said it!)

LOL ...I agree. But, I answered B. concerned and not sure what to do yet.

I joined because of our kids posting stuff of our grandkids. Since they live 100 miles away it's an easy way to share pics. So I used my real name and info but I've locked it down to just friends. I'm still thinking I should lock it further, but since I don't use it that much ...I'm a lurker not a poster there ...so I have not deleted my account. It is a waste of time while forums are a worthwhile interest.
Seriously I see so much more value in the forum format than facebook which is basically a HEY LOOK AT ME kinda thing. JMHO.

 

[Keltin]

I actually got a Facebook account to see and join the NCT FB account. Since then, I've bumped into some old friends that I grew up with. I don't use it much, and I put almost no personal info in my profile. I do like the games though!

The cooking game Cafe World is pretty cool. I'm working to get a Cafe as big as Bam.....got a way to go.

 

[lilbopeep]

I actually got a Facebook account to see and join the NCT FB account. Since then, I've bumped into some old friends that I grew up with. I don't use it much, and I put almost no personal info in my profile. I do like the games though!

The cooking game Cafe World is pretty cool. I'm working to get a Cafe as big as Bam.....got a way to go.

hey I play Cafe World also. are you my neighbor? If not add me babes. what level are you? I am level 53 I can't remember what level bams BBQ is.

 

[Keltin]

hey I play Cafe World also. are you my neighbor? If not add me babes. what level are you? I am level 53 I can't remember what level bams BBQ is.

Dang! Lvl 53?!?! Wow. I'm only 33 or so. Bam is in the upper 30's (39?) getting close to 40.

PM me your username on FB; I'll send a friend and Cafe request.

 

[lilbopeep]

Dang! Lvl 53?!?! Wow. I'm only 33 or so. Bam is in the upper 30's (39?) getting close to 40.

PM me your username on FB; I'll send a friend and Cafe request.

we are already friends and neighbors sweetie. I just checked and I didn't realize it. I left a message on your wall LOL

 

[Keltin]

we are already friends and neighbors sweetie. I just checked and I didn't realize it. I left a message on your wall LOL

LMAO! When you said you were level 53, I thought that might be you. I had only 2 friends in Cafe World, and there was no way I'd get the larger cafes without more. So I pimped myself out and went to the Fan page of Cafe World and sent out a bunch of blind Neighbor requests. Got a lot of hits and made enough neighbors to qualify for all of the cafes now (just have to get the money up). Who'd have thunk that one of the people I sent a request to would have been you!! Awesome.

BTW - You're my highest level neighbor and in the #1 spot. The closest to you is a Level 50 neighbor. You go Peeps!!!

 

[lilbopeep]

LMAO! When you said you were level 53, I thought that might be you. I had only 2 friends in Cafe World, and there was no way I'd get the larger cafes without more. So I pimped myself out and went to the Fan page of Cafe World and sent out a bunch of blind Neighbor requests. Got a lot of hits and made enough neighbors to qualify for all of the cafes now (just have to get the money up). Who'd have thunk that one of the people I sent a request to would have been you!! Awesome.

BTW - You're my highest level neighbor and in the #1 spot. The closest to you is a Level 50 neighbor. You go Peeps!!!

LOL pimped LOL me to!! teehee I just upgraded to lavish cafe. I am at the low end of my neighbors. there is someone in my #1 spot that is level 107!! YIKES!!

I think you were a friend suggestion through someone here at NCT. I sent you or you sent me a friend request and than a neighbor request.

 

[Keltin]

LOL pimped LOL me to!! teehee I just upgraded to lavish cafe. I am at the low end of my neighbors. there is someone in my #1 spot that is level 107!! YIKES!!

I think you were a friend suggestion through someone here at NCT. I sent you or you sent me a friend request and than a neighbor request.

Lvl 107????

I gots a ways to go!

 

[lilbopeep]

Lvl 107????

I gots a ways to go!

me tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

 

[Adillo303]

I can't vote, as none of the choices really apply. I joined like Doc did to keep up with family. Like Keltin, I have bumped into a few old friends. I must log on once every two months. I really do not know how to work it and I am not a game player.

What I read about their security and the ongoing bit about who owns the content couples with concerns for what they or others would do with the information there keeps the content of what I post thin.

It seems that every request to join this, that or the other thing wants full access to my personal info. I find that a subject of concern.

 

[buckytom]

hey, dumping facebook is so last month. you guys are behind the times, lol.

i got rid of my account after a co-worker pulled a practical joke (of which he has yet to be repaid, mwahahaa). because of the joke, i found out my boss was be spying on us, and my wife got bent about the joke. they both objected as to how i have time for it, and why do i have an account in the first place.

so, it was just easier to be done with it. i don't miss it at all, and if anyone wants to contact me, they can always find me here or on a cooking site somewhere without too much difficulty.

 

[LaParis]

I think you were a friend suggestion through someone here at NCT. I sent you or you sent me a friend request and than a neighbor request.

That is a major problem with Facebook and 'friend suggestions'. Facebook puts those suggestions there and people think that their 'friend' sent the suggestions. Unscrupulous gamers use this to get neighbors and end up sending requests to peoples family/real life friends and it is a privacy invasion. Some of these gamers have no real life friends or family on their Facebook accounts and use totally fake names so they don't care who they spam or how much. When I see a fake nick, with no family pics, I stay away from them. I much prefer playing with real people and it is so much fun to play with family.

People need to think before they send requests. People need to learn how to use Facebook before they click on everything and annoy everyone around them.

Anyone that goes to Facebook just for the games has a few screws loose anyhow. The games are in beta, are glitchy and don't work much of the time. There are much better game sites on the web.

 

[buckytom]

good advice, laparis. you can find all of the games on facebook on their programmer's sites, or mirror sites just as easily with much less risk of contracting a virus.

and welcome to nct.

 

[PanchoHambre]

nah I dont post anything scandalous b/c I am "friends" with way too much family. basically replaced email amongst my friends

 

[Keltin]

good advice, laparis. you can find all of the games on facebook on their programmer's sites, or mirror sites just as easily with much less risk of contracting a virus.

and welcome to nct.

Run a decent AV, always. You should never surf without out. Talk of FB Games giving viruses only implies poor AV to me.

And LaParis, what games are you playing. NONE of the games I've seen on FB let you play AGAINST other people. "Neighbors" only unlock things for YOUR personal game. Similar to achievements or trophies....ever heard of those?

 

[Keltin]

That is a major problem with Facebook and 'friend suggestions'. Facebook puts those suggestions there and people think that their 'friend' sent the suggestions. Unscrupulous gamers use this to get neighbors and end up sending requests to peoples family/real life friends and it is a privacy invasion. Some of these gamers have no real life friends or family on their Facebook accounts and use totally fake names so they don't care who they spam or how much. When I see a fake nick, with no family pics, I stay away from them. I much prefer playing with real people and it is so much fun to play with family.

People need to think before they send requests. People need to learn how to use Facebook before they click on everything and annoy everyone around them.

Anyone that goes to Facebook just for the games has a few screws loose anyhow. The games are in beta, are glitchy and don't work much of the time. There are much better game sites on the web.

Psssh! One hit wonder. One whole post under your belt......TROLL is what that is called, and I've spent too much time on your ilk. Seek the bridges with the billy goats over the horizon.

 

[lilbopeep]

did anyone else lose NCT for awhile?

 

[Sass Muffin]

Facebook sucks.
What a waste of time.
The End. lol

 

[lilbopeep]

Facebook sucks.
What a waste of time.
The End. lol

hey sass!! i have been missing you. how ya doing?

 

[Sass Muffin]

Hi Peeps.
I'm fab.
Thanks for asking, and I hope you're the same.

 

[lilbopeep]

Hi Peeps.
I'm fab.
Thanks for asking, and I hope you're the same.

i am doing better now that i am on meds for the sugar, BP, and several other things. my sugar was high today and i think its got me feeling lousy. does stress effect sugar?

 

[Biskit]

I joined Facebook. I don't do the games. My main reason was the hopes of catching up on a couple of high school friends who I had no phone numbers, email addys, or snail mail addresses for. I found 'em! PLUS several more! I reconnected with a cousin who I hadn't seen since we were tots, since she and her parents lived in another state, only to find out she lives 21/2 hrs. from me.
Sass is right though, it's glitchy and moody. I wouldn't want to depend on FB to save my life, that's fer sure!

 

[Sass Muffin]

i am doing better now that i am on meds for the sugar, BP, and several other things. my sugar was high today and i think its got me feeling lousy. does stress effect sugar?

Absolutely.