Librarian by Day » settings http://librarianbyday.net by Bobbi Newman Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:52:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Dear Facebook, I Would Like My Illusion* of Privacy Back, K, Thanks http://librarianbyday.net/2010/02/11/dear-facebook-i-would-like-my-illusion-of-privacy-back-k-thanks/ http://librarianbyday.net/2010/02/11/dear-facebook-i-would-like-my-illusion-of-privacy-back-k-thanks/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:52:36 +0000 Bobbi Newman http://librarianbyday.net/?p=2862 When Facebook “upgraded” or “simplified” its privacy settings they removed the ability to turn off your recent activity feed (this was one update ago. I think).  Now everything you do posts to your wall and the news feed. You can not opt out. If you don’t like it Facebook says you’re welcome to use the “Remove” button. Great except there is no “remove” button on any mobile version of Facebook and it’s a pain in the you-know-what to delete all of my activity every time I’m active on Facebook. I may grumble a bit every time Facebook makes an “improvement” but I adjust pretty quickly and move on. I am just not getting over this one.  Every person I’ve spoken to about this has the same complaints I do.  If you search the Help Center you’ll see post after post about it.  You’ll see your friends complaining about it in their status updates. This is what Facebook has to say about it: Whether we display a story on your profile is now controlled by the privacy of the content itself, rather than an additional setting. For example, only people who can see both your Wall, and the Wall to which you posted [...]]]>

When Facebook “upgraded” or “simplified” its privacy settings they removed the ability to turn off your recent activity feed (this was one update ago. I think).  Now everything you do posts to your wall and the news feed. You can not opt out. If you don’t like it Facebook says you’re welcome to use the “Remove” button.

Great except there is no “remove” button on any mobile version of Facebook and it’s a pain in the you-know-what to delete all of my activity every time I’m active on Facebook.

I may grumble a bit every time Facebook makes an “improvement” but I adjust pretty quickly and move on. I am just not getting over this one.  Every person I’ve spoken to about this has the same complaints I do.  If you search the Help Center you’ll see post after post about it.  You’ll see your friends complaining about it in their status updates.

This is what Facebook has to say about it:

Whether we display a story on your profile is now controlled by the privacy of the content itself, rather than an additional setting. For example, only people who can see both your Wall, and the Wall to which you posted would be able to see a story about you writing on a friend’s Wall. You cannot completely turn off recent activity stories anymore. However, if you want to remove a particular story that currently shows up, simply click the “Remove” button that appears to the right of the story after you move your mouse over it. Learn more about privacy here.

Yeah great, but WHY? I want to know why facebook remove the ability to turn off recent activity stories? What possible benefit am I missing to removing my option to check little box that allows me the illusion of privacy?

*yes I know that just by having a Facebook page I don’t really have any privacy, but the ability to hide my recent activity makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.Similar Posts:

]]> http://librarianbyday.net/2010/02/11/dear-facebook-i-would-like-my-illusion-of-privacy-back-k-thanks/feed/ 5 5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private!) on Facebook from ReadWriteWeb http://librarianbyday.net/2009/09/17/5-easy-steps-to-stay-safe-and-private-on-facebook-from-readwriteweb/ http://librarianbyday.net/2009/09/17/5-easy-steps-to-stay-safe-and-private-on-facebook-from-readwriteweb/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:10:08 +0000 Bobbi Newman http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1976 Sarah Perez at ReadWriteWeb has put together 5 easy steps to help you stay safe on Facebook. Make Friend Lists Who Can See What on Your Profile Who Can See Your Address and Phone Number Change Who Can Find You on Facebook via Search Stop Sharing Personal Info with Unknown Applications Number 5 refers to an earlier post What Facebook Quizzes Know about You, I still see a LOT people taking these, so pay extra attention to this one! They really are easy so you have no excuse go read how to do them!Similar Posts: How Far Do You Go to Reduce Drama and Protect Your Privacy on Facebook? Use PostPost to Get the Best News and Information from Facebook Don’t Miss These Twitter and Facebook Guides from Mashable]]>

Sarah Perez at ReadWriteWeb has put together 5 easy steps to help you stay safe on Facebook.

  1. Make Friend Lists
  2. Who Can See What on Your Profile
  3. Who Can See Your Address and Phone Number
  4. Change Who Can Find You on Facebook via Search
  5. Stop Sharing Personal Info with Unknown Applications

Number 5 refers to an earlier post What Facebook Quizzes Know about You, I still see a LOT people taking these, so pay extra attention to this one!

They really are easy so you have no excuse go read how to do them!Similar Posts:

]]> http://librarianbyday.net/2009/09/17/5-easy-steps-to-stay-safe-and-private-on-facebook-from-readwriteweb/feed/ 0 Libraries and Facebook pages – Update! http://librarianbyday.net/2009/09/10/libraries-and-facebook-pages-update/ http://librarianbyday.net/2009/09/10/libraries-and-facebook-pages-update/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:16:15 +0000 Bobbi Newman http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1823 Update 10/20/2009 This update is inaccurate, the orignal warning still stands. Great news libraries & librarians! Your Facebook page is no longer tied to the account of the person who created it! When you visit facebook.com you now see an option for “create a page for a celebrity, band or business”. You’ll be required to enter your full name to …” certify that you are an official representative of this brand, organization, or person and that you are permitted to create a Facebook Page for that subject.”  There is a little warning about how false representation is a no-no. You will need to enter an email address and confirm it, so use a real one.  But the end result is a page not tied to the profile of the person who created it! hurrah! Similar Posts: Libraries Think Twice about a Facebook Page What Libraries Should Know Before Creating a Facebook Page – Libraries & Facebook Update 2 Facebook Community Pages vs Official Pages and Your Library or Business]]>

Update 10/20/2009 This update is inaccurate, the orignal warning still stands.

Great news libraries & librarians! Your Facebook page is no longer tied to the account of the person who created it!

When you visit facebook.com you now see an option for “create a page for a celebrity, band or business”. You’ll be required to enter your full name to …” certify that you are an official representative of this brand, organization, or person and that you are permitted to create a Facebook Page for that subject.”  There is a little warning about how false representation is a no-no. You will need to enter an email address and confirm it, so use a real one.  But the end result is a page not tied to the profile of the person who created it! hurrah!

Welcome to Facebook! FacebookSimilar Posts:

]]> http://librarianbyday.net/2009/09/10/libraries-and-facebook-pages-update/feed/ 11 Facebook’s New Privacy Features: A Complete Guide from Mashable http://librarianbyday.net/2009/08/13/facebook%e2%80%99s-new-privacy-features-a-complete-guide-from-mashable/ http://librarianbyday.net/2009/08/13/facebook%e2%80%99s-new-privacy-features-a-complete-guide-from-mashable/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:49:21 +0000 Bobbi Newman http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1759 Mashable has put together a Complete Guide, their words not mine, to Facebook Privacy settings.  It covers Profiles – did you know soon you’ll be able to have fans? Yeah they can friend you but you don’t friend them back. Status Updates Realtime Search – searches last 30 days of news feed activity – photos, notes, images, videos, links, and status updates, plus the old stuff, groups, apps and people. What’s next Go read & bookmark the whole thing quick! Cuz you know Facebook, the settings are likely to change tomorrow without warning Similar Posts: How Far Do You Go to Reduce Drama and Protect Your Privacy on Facebook? Do you understand Facebook’s privacy settings? Dear Facebook, I Would Like My Illusion* of Privacy Back, K, Thanks]]>

Mashable has put together a Complete Guide, their words not mine, to Facebook Privacy settings.  It covers

  • Profiles – did you know soon you’ll be able to have fans? Yeah they can friend you but you don’t friend them back.
  • Status Updates
  • Realtime Search – searches last 30 days of news feed activity – photos, notes, images, videos, links, and status updates, plus the old stuff, groups, apps and people.
  • What’s next

Go read & bookmark the whole thing quick! Cuz you know Facebook, the settings are likely to change tomorrow without warning :-) Similar Posts:

]]> http://librarianbyday.net/2009/08/13/facebook%e2%80%99s-new-privacy-features-a-complete-guide-from-mashable/feed/ 0 Do you understand Facebook’s privacy settings? http://librarianbyday.net/2009/07/17/do-you-understand-facebooks-privacy-settings/ http://librarianbyday.net/2009/07/17/do-you-understand-facebooks-privacy-settings/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:28:30 +0000 Bobbi Newman http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1610 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 Similar Posts: Dear Facebook, I Would Like My Illusion* of Privacy Back, K, Thanks Latest Facebook Privacy Violation – It is Now Broadcasting Conversations by Publishing The Content of Recent Activity Protect Your Privacy Opt Out of Facebook’s New Instant Personalization [...]]]>
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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:

Similar Posts:

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