Here’s the thing. We — users, especially those of us in the U.S. and Europe — are what Facebook values. They make money from each of us. A lot of money. In 2017, each U.S. user was worth $20.21 (and Canadian users, $26.76). At some point, we have to accept the reality — continuing to use Facebook means we’re complicit in the drug killings in the Philippines, the rise of hate content, the harassment of women and minorities, and the ongoing genocide of the Rohingya. As long as we stay on the platform, Facebook will continue to make money selling ads from unsavory characters. It’s time to quit and make a statement.
With the impending doom of G+, this is on my mind a lot.
(Slack does allow companies or channel owners to pay to see all messages, even private ones)
I did not know this.
< ![CDATA[(Slack does allow companies or channel owners to pay to see all messages, even private ones)
I did not know this.]]>
Ugh. I’m am slowly working my way toward ditching FB. It’s so hard. I have lots of pictures there and it’s the only way I “interact” with some friends that are far away.
< ![CDATA[Ugh. I'm am slowly working my way toward ditching FB. It's so hard. I have lots of pictures there and it's the only way I "interact" with some friends that are far away.]]>
Jason Dettman Damn network effects.
< ![CDATA[Jason Dettman Damn network effects.]]>
I’m on Facebook primarily because of one guy there who guves lectures where he sometimes argues against companies like Facebook and Google. But he’s still on FB.
< ![CDATA[I'm on Facebook primarily because of one guy there who guves lectures where he sometimes argues against companies like Facebook and Google. But he's still on FB.]]>
Not at easy switch with no super popular option available.
< ![CDATA[Not at easy switch with no super popular option available.]]>