2 posts tagged “facebook”

I came across this blog post which not only discusses giving up Facebook for Lent, which right there on its own astounds me, but also plans out steps on how not to upset and possibly loose friends over this decision.

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Fair enough I understand the concept of taking a break from Facebook, of late I myself have realised just how bad my addiction to checking Facebook has become. So yeah, no worries, understand that.... but taking steps like changing your status to "Anne is considering giving up Facebook for Lent" or changing your profile pic to a logo outlining your decision so as not to offend people is ludicrous. Surely we haven't evolved into beings who can't pick up the phone for some contact for those we care about?

CRAZINESS people... Craziness....

I came across a recent change to the terms of service for Facebook that has me pretty concerned. Facebook used to say that when you closed an account, any info you had uploaded, including photos, would expire. Seems this isn't to be the case anymore, now anything you upload to Facebook can be used by Facebook in any way they deem fit, forever... they can even sublicense if they want!

What implications does this have for companies utilising Facebook as a means of enagement to its consumers?? Good point! 

I will be certainly thinking about what  upload from now on.

Update Facebook has changed its way....: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/02/18/facebook.reversal/index.html a