You're missing the entire point. Facebook's actions/policies affect me, and the society around me, even as a non-user.

so is TV, and radio, and foreign governments, and ... see where I'm going with this?

I don't have to compromise my privacy/identity/values to consume those sources.

So, no. Not the same thing. Not even close.

hummmmm.... elephant in the room [1]

also you don't have to compromise your privacy to create an account on fb, just create a bogus one.

[1]: https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smar...

Maybe that's an elephant in your room. Not in mine.

in the room of a lot of people who have no idea :)

Facebook is incredibly invasive. I don't want an account.

Then don't read this guy's post

Not everything has to be. Sometimes people just voice their opinions. And they are allowed to do so. The same freedom allows you to critique his comment and I, yours.

It is a paywall. I pay with my data.

It's optional, click "not now".

Or don't run their javascript.

I assure you that you can create an account without giving them any of your so precious data

Your tone is condescending and childish. If people want to preserve their anonymity to consume what is basically a public announcement, that's certainly reasonable.

> Your tone is condescending and childish

it's one way to reply to FUD

Except absolutely no-one takes childish comments seriously. In fact, they actively detract from what is otherwise a civilized, respectful discussion.

But, if it makes you feel better. Have at it.