Facebook is spyware

[unixronin]

FaceBook claims that they don't actually keep information on your buying habits elsewhere on the Net unless you're logged in and opted in.  But recent evidence shows they still gather it all the time, even when you're logged out ... just in case you decide to opt in.

Facebook has since released a statement claiming that it has no choice but to collect the data so that it can be used should the user decide to "opt-in" to the service.

Comments

[skellington.livejournal.com]

Maybe this is just conspiracy theory:

http://www.campusprogress.org/features/769/what-you-dont-know-about-facebook

[luke-jaywalker.livejournal.com]

I'm inherently a bit disinclined to trust anyone who considers the Daily Kos's opinions of an entity, to be relevant.