Comments on: The New Facebook & iOS6 Integration Crosses a Privacy Line

By: Corinne

Corinne — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:48:26 +0000

Apps are people too? Kidding. I tend to agree with you Bobbi. “Everyone” is misleading and while the result might not be a big problem, no one (should) like to be mislead.

By: John

John — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:03:55 +0000

Have to agree with David on this one. Facebook isn’t using anything I couldn’t use myself and add as a contact image. They are simply automating the process. That said, they are still evil

By: Bobbi Newman

Bobbi Newman — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:00:02 +0000

I disagree David. Just because the photos are public does not make it ok for a third party to take them and use them even in what is a pretty benign way. It is the first step down a slippery slope.

By: David D

David D — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:29:19 +0000

I can see why this might creep you out, but it doesn’t actually cross a line. Facebook profile pictures are always public:
https://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=121088224639443

Something people should be aware of regardless of whether they or anyone they know has an iOS device.

By: Bobbi Newman

Bobbi Newman — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:45:26 +0000

Thank you Jim for prompting to me to figure out exactly how those photos were retrieved and to articulate why this bothers me so much.

By: Jim Peterson

Jim Peterson — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:58:47 +0000

Thanks for the credit, Bobbi. I really enjoy talking through things like this, especially if it helps someone connect some not-so-obvious dots into a clear picture. Great post!