why facebook can be bad...

Started by Broken_Wings, 09-18-2010 -- 18:03:59

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Broken_Wings

Hope you aren't practicing bad opsec. Or anything else for that matter.

http://youropenbook.org/?q=pmel&gender=any

If you are considering a Facebook account here is a good read on why not to.
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/09/six-reasons-why-wired-uks-editor-isnt-on-facebook/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29

Just an opinion.


And just found this one ... http://lurkbook.org/

Have fun what seeing what the world is up to.
"My wings have healed." - Probably a parrot said this.

CalibratorJ

LOL hope they pass those block tests......


*looks for the LIKE button for PMEL Forum*  :lol:


Broken_Wings

Quote from: MRD on 09-19-2010 -- 11:23:10
Gizmodo did a great article back in May

http://gizmodo.com/5530178/top-ten-reasons-you-should-quit-facebook



Thanks for the link. Good read. The most important part is about privacy. Followed a few of the links in the article too.
Facebook is more evil than Twitter. I use neither for now but am considering Twitter.

My how Myspace has fallen off too. Never used it either.
"My wings have healed." - Probably a parrot said this.

Hawaii596

I use facebook.  But I have all of my privacy settings set to FRIENDS ONLY.  I recommend everyone do the same.  I searched for my name and found nothing.

I'm no facebook expert, but I think it is like so many other places on the internet.  You just need to be careful about what you put where.  Although I fully intend to continue using facebook, its a good wake up call to be wary of protecting your identity.
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