What Data Does Facebook Collect When I’m Not Using Facebook, and Why?

Re:What Data Does Facebook Collect When I’m Not Using Facebo... by saganus on Monday April 16, 2018 @06:05PM (#16853269)

I think the difference that is pointed-out most of the time is the scale at which FB operates.

Even if other sites are doing (fundamentally) the same, they probably don't have such a clear and overarching picture as FB does.

I don't disagree with you though. Having most sites track you sucks.

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Re:What Data Does Facebook Collect When I’m Not Using Facebo... by spike021 on Monday April 16, 2018 @06:31PM (#16853451)

I mostly agree that the scale of a system like FB makes its impact far greater.

But on the other hand, any company that can admit to controlling (at least in part) a person's interests, choices of purchases, etc. control a significant more of a person than you'd think.

Said person thinks they're making the decision themselves, but in reality they're being prodded in a certain direction. When they make a purchase and use the item, others see, and they might also be influenced as a third party, and so on.

I'd say it's pretty dangerous, but it tends to be overlooked.

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