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Do you understand Facebook’s privacy settings?

July 17, 2009
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Do you understand Facebook’s privacy settings?

They are complicated and change often, even if you think you know them this is a good time to review them. Think it doesn’t matter? That you don’t care if the whole world sees what you’ve posted?  What if Facebook was using your photo in ads? They might be. I came across this blog post today about Facebook could be using your photos in their ads.  To change this option -> Settings -> Privacy -> News Feed and Wall -> Facebook Ads -> Appearance in Facebook Ads and click “no one.” I had no idea this was even an option or possibility and I pay pretty close attention to my facebook privacy settings. Some additional helpful info on Facebook and privacy: 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know FACEBOOK FAIL: How to Use Facebook Privacy Settings and Avoid Disaster 5 Crucial Facebook Privacy Settings 22 Ways To Adjust Privacy Settings In Facebook Latest eye-opener on Facebook’s privacy lapses Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

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Libraries Think Twice about a Facebook Page

May 21, 2009
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Libraries Think Twice about a Facebook Page

Update 10/20/2009 The orginal warning still stands Update 9/29/2009 Organizations can now create a page without linking it to a personal account. Facebook ties a page to the account of the person who originally created it and I quote however the original creator of the Page may never be removed by other Page admins. Why does this matter?  Because if the original creator leaves the organization for any reason, there is no way to remove them.  (You could try to contact Facebook, but if you’ve ever done that you know how that works.)  Do you really want someone who no longer works for you to have control over your page?  What if they were fired, or quit in a huff?  I know, in an ideal world no one would ever leave and we’d all live happily everafter, but it does happen sometimes. Groups on the other hand at least allow the creator to promote other admins and remove themselves.  No need to contact Facebook. Groups and Pages have been compared so many places I’m not even going to attempt to, but I don’t see this issue on any of the lists.  Just something to think about. Bookmark on Delicious Digg

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Facebook TOS follow up

February 19, 2009
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Facebook TOS follow up

In case you missed it Facebook reverted to its previous terms of service. But that shouldn’t stop you or me from thinking about what happened and what it means. Some recommended reading Facebook Battle Ends in Major Victory for Users, But the War Continues a good look at what happened 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know just what it says, using Facebook? Go learn these What Libraries Can Learn from Facebook Peter Bromberg looks at the privacy issue from a libraries and librarian point-of-view. He makes some great points and  I agree with him Matters of Policy Steve Lawson compares the  Facebook incident to  OCLC policy changes. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

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The Facebook Brouhaha – yeah you’re mad, but did you leave?

February 17, 2009
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The Facebook Brouhaha – yeah you’re mad, but did you leave?

What I saw happen yesterday – a LOT of people blogging, twittering and linking to articles about Facebook’s change to their Terms of Service. ( If you don’t know about it see links at the bottom. I’m not writing about that, 50 bagillion other people already have.) What I didn’t see happening – a mass exodus of friends from Facebook. I hear some people are removing content, but they aren’t leaving (I’m sure someone will leave a comment pointing out people who have left) I even asked on Twitter this morning – did you delete your account? As of writing this no one has answered yes. What this tells me – that people are mad at Facebook, maybe even really really mad, but they aren’t mad enough to leave.  Which means, that whatever they are getting from Facebook, they are willing to accept the new TOS to get it. Now what that means is a whole different blog post. Facebook: A lesson in power-grabbing Public Service Reminder 1: facebook Facebook: “We have never claimed ownership” of members’ content | The Industry Standard What Facebook’s revised terms of use mean for your content | Jacobson Attorneys: the new media law firm

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Facebook gets me

April 30, 2008
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Facebook gets me

My addiction to Facebook is no secret, I check it regliously regularly and if your’e my friend you probably get poked a lot.  For me it’s a great tool to keep in touch with people.  I pretty much igonre the ads, but today there was one that really caught my eye.  Rideshare! In my area!  Are any Libraries using these targeted ads?  If they are displaying based on users zip code or network it could be a useful way to draw more people to your page, or in the case of this ad, your website. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend

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