Facebook Exodus

 

[Facebook to simplify its controls by Tim Bradshaw in London and Joseph Menn] “Facebook is to simplify its privacy controls after controversy over its handling of personal information.

The number of Facebook users considering deleting their accounts appeared to rise after censure from European data protection officials and critical press coverage prompted several prominent technology commentators to remove their data from the site.

According to figures from Google, the largest search engine, global queries for “delete Facebook account” have more than doubled in the past week, reaching a high...


We believe we are innovators in helping people manage their identities and reputations online, in contrast to the lack of control that exists on the internet as a whole,” Mr Schrage told the Financial Times..."  Full text:  Facebook to simplify its controls

 

Saul Alinsky Rules for Radicals: "Rule 12: Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, polarize it..."

 

Response to comment [from a "Christian"]:  "People won't quit Facebook. The addiction is too strong."

 

I don't see the appeal. I post a thing for the day and move on. I get out of there fast if I see a person in "chat".
 

Facebook Exodus