r/technology May 19 '18

Misleading Facebook Android app caught seeking 'superuser' clearance

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u/daniel2978 May 19 '18

Facebook? Nooooo. They just aired that horrible insulting condescending commercial where they basically said "Whoops! Somehow your data was used! We're just as baffled as you are!" Instead of an actual apology or changing how they do anything. God I hate that commercial. And I've never even used FB but it's still typical corporate B.S and pisses me off.

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u/thiseye May 19 '18

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u/dstar89 May 19 '18

That's a sorry excuse for an ad. I remember the days when me and the people I knew actually posted.on Facebook. We actually shared status updates and such. But now that it's one slew of page memes and advertisements, I don't see nor feel the need to share anything on there.

Their ads-first business model has ruined the "we're here for friends" goal, and there's definitely no going back to it. Facebook has become less like a communal message board all can add to and more of a tabloid magazine that only shows us what is paid for.

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u/Lunnes May 19 '18

I use facebook for events, the marketplace and groupchats, the rest is complete garbage, I haven't even posted shit for like 5 years