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FB users buying Oculus VR headsets to get customer service prioritization

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Re: FB users buying Oculus VR headsets to get customer service prioritization

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Huh. Well, I guess this does shift the individual from product to customer, although it seems like quite a drastic measure to take.

The real moral I guess is, set up 2FA and maybe that trusted recovery person feature, whatever they call it.

Re: FB users buying Oculus VR headsets to get customer service prioritization

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Nobody is buying an Oculus headset right now because they've been recalled and won't be available until August 24th. https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/removable-facial-interface-al...

This recall is only for the foam face insert. It's removable and probably very inexpensive to make / replace. Oculus is sending free replacements to folks.

I am an avid Quest 2 user since ~October. I play Population:one and _love_ it. It's a team-based Battle Royale. I am just blown away by how much fun and social it is. It's been a godsend during the pandemic.

The Quest 2 is only $300 - I strongly recommend it!

Re: FB users buying Oculus VR headsets to get customer service prioritization

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Huh. Well, I guess this does shift the individual from product to customer, although it seems like quite a drastic measure to take. The real moral I guess is, set up 2FA and maybe that trusted recovery person feature, whatever they call it.

More like product and customer. Not like Facebook has an incentive to treat your data with any more respect if paid or not.

Just like how movie tickets and train tickets don't get any cheaper with advertisement everywhere.

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post #6

Nobody is buying an Oculus headset right now because they've been recalled and won't be available until August 24th. https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/removable-facial-interface-al...

This recall is only for the foam face insert. It's removable and probably very inexpensive to make / replace. Oculus is sending free replacements to folks. I am an avid Quest 2 user since ~October. I play Population:one and _love_ it. It's a team-based Battle Royale. I am just blown away by how much fun and social it is. It's been a godsend during the pandemic. The Quest 2 is only $300 - I strongly recommend it!

Does this model require an FB account to be used as intended?
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