FACEBOOK!

 FACEBOOK!

Facebook is “free.” so they tell us.

But is it? Nope, they collect all kinds of info on us all and sell it to

 the highest bidder, to give you a

“better browsing experience.” Translated to simple English, that

 means they collect info on you so they can connect you with

 advertisers based on your browsing habits. I block unwanted

 intrusions where I can. Facebook constantly brings up past posts I

 have made and encourage me to post them again. I rarely bother.

 The posts are often very good, but I seldom want to re-run them.

I always deny Facebook as much “personal info” as I can, and

 don’t post anything I do not wish to say publicly. I do not discuss

 private matters and I almost NEVER post intentions or where I

 plan to go, in ADVANCE.

Lately, I have noticed another scam. Maybe you see it too. I get

 more than a dozen “Friend Suggestions” daily. It is not the same

 as a “Friend Request.” A “request” comes from someone who

 WANTS to be your friend. The “suggestions” come from

 Facebook, who want to drive up your “friends list” for their own

 personal gain. It has come to my attention that from time to time,

 Facebook loses people and they will find all kinds of “clever” 

ways to increase traffic. Most of these suggestions are 

“friends offriends.” Some appear to be “trolls” that 

have pages without posts.

 They are often half-dressed “young” women (maybe cops)

 soliciting the “greater fool.”

I would never pay Facebook for anything. They are too anxious to

 sensor, claim their “standards” are violated, mislabel 

commentary, facts and posts when it suits them. 

There are other social media

 much more advanced than Facebook, and often those who post

 there have a higher level of intellect than found here! Some of

 them charge, but such service is often worth it. It is always easy 

to see who rules the roost, when you find out what you cannot 

say, criticize or mention…. If they don’t like your source, 

it is banned.

 It does not matter WHERE the original source was published. You

 CAN publish that, but not certain sites that quote the original

 sources.

I also see phony “Friend Requests” from people I am already

 “friends” with. They are mostly hackers. I just delete them. 

Lately, they seem to have increased in number.

Let the “buyer” beware.

Posted by The blogger

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