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Re:EU data regulator bans personalised advertising on Facebo... by 4RealFreedom on Thursday November 02, 2023 @10:54AM (#38114319)
You have to use Meta? I'm not arguing for or against privacy here - just trying to point out that you still have options. It might be a pain to contact loved ones, check in on friends, etc. but so is using an ATM.
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Re:EU data regulator bans personalised advertising on Facebo... by phone8675309 on Thursday November 02, 2023 @12:38PM (#38116177)
"Simply create your own social media company and get all the people you want to keep in contact with to move to it"
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Re:EU data regulator bans personalised advertising on Facebo... by 4RealFreedom on Friday November 03, 2023 @10:40AM (#38129507)
When did I say anything like that? You can call or txt to check in on friends.
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Re:EU data regulator bans personalised advertising on Facebo... by waveBidder on Thursday November 02, 2023 @12:43PM (#38116281)
shadow profiling doesn't care if you directly use Meta products. You're information about your friends, and another example of trends.
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