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Re:Facebook was warned about app permissions in 2011 by lawnchair_larry on Sunday March 25, 2018 @03:47AM (#16671215)
Why would you post on behalf of other people?
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Re:Facebook was warned about app permissions in 2011 by goldenkey on Sunday March 25, 2018 @05:48AM (#16671486)
Because it was allowed and it is an easy way to spread an app virally? "John Doe via ViralApp: [This app is great! Get your own Virus today by clicking here!]"?
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