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Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by TaylorAlexander »

taylodl wrote: post #2

The best thing I ever did was delete the Facebook app from my phone. I had already disabled all the notifications, but that didn't change things like deleting the app. Not being able to get to Facebook wherever you are. As silly as it sounds it was liberating. I still access Facebook from my laptop - but now that it's off of my phone, I'm accessing Facebook less and less frequently and I'm find I'm happier as a resul…

Like many others have said, it is the same for me too. I deleted the app one day and have felt so much better since.

I actually used to be able to use the browser based messenger to talk to friends but that has been broken lately and now tries to force you to install the app - more dark patterns here (I don't want the app!).

Now I just ignore Facebook completely. I cringe when I need to open the site for some reason. I'm just happier without it.

I'd love some open source thing like this that was mine first and foremost, but I don't really need that either. I thought I needed social networking way more than I really do.

Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by jszymborski »

taylodl wrote: post #2

The best thing I ever did was delete the Facebook app from my phone. I had already disabled all the notifications, but that didn't change things like deleting the app. Not being able to get to Facebook wherever you are. As silly as it sounds it was liberating. I still access Facebook from my laptop - but now that it's off of my phone, I'm accessing Facebook less and less frequently and I'm find I'm happier as a resul…

what's worked for me is using NoScript, which brings you to the lo-fi FB.

I no longer infinite scroll, and things load quicker... I've noticed that I check FB a lot less now that I can't just mindlessly scroll down.

Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by snapetom »

Pxtl wrote: post #113
gk1 wrote: post #10

They also ensure there's ALWAYS at least one notification when you sign in. Even if nothing of importance happened, they find _something_ to notify you about just so you can see the red notification count every time. I deactivated my account yesterday and look forward to a FB-free life.

Yes. The fake orange notification is always annoying. Likewise, the new "feature" where infinite scrolling keeps listing the same posts over and over again. I'm not quite "done with facebook" but I'm getting there.

Every time I was drunk, I deactivated Facebook. Then, when I sobered up the next day, I would reactivate it like a coward.

Almost a year ago now, I deactivated it and haven't turned it back on.

Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by asciimo »

On a meta note, I really like the design on the OP's site. The interactive SVG circles is a nice touch, and trying to color them all in with my pointer was almost as satisfying as popping bubble wrap.

Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by [deleted] »

snapetom wrote: post #153
Pxtl wrote: post #113

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes. The fake orange notification is always annoying. Likewise, the new "feature" where infinite scrolling keeps listing the same posts over and over again. I'm not quite "done with facebook" but I'm getting there.

Every time I was drunk, I deactivated Facebook. Then, when I sobered up the next day, I would reactivate it like a coward. Almost a year ago now, I deactivated it and haven't turned it back on.

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Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by romwell »

gertef wrote: post #82
convery wrote: post #78

Ye, Facebook is Facebook, which is creepy. Some friends asked me to sign up for it because they wanted to use the messenger service for a groupchat. When I registered it immediately propagated my profile with information about my highschool (10 years ago) and suggested a lot of people I knew from back then as well as some devs I've collaborated with on Github. All this from a new email. So I went into the settings an…

it's possible they rejected your photo because they did a reverse image search and it matched the magazine?

How would they know it's not his photo in the magazine?

Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by DesiLurker »

Btw has anyone tried alternate social networks like ello. at the launch it seemd like a good idea (having privacy protections in the company charter). honestly I'd be happy to pay FB something like 100 bucks a year for a just leave me alone, no-ads/no-tracking version.

Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by renaudg »

mcherm wrote: post #128
roblabla wrote: post #65

I have a facebook account, but I haven't even logged in in the mast few years. Recently (like a week ago), I started receiving text messages on the number i had setup, after constant nagging by fb about security, looking like this : Robin, get back on Facebook by clicking: https://fb.com/l/someIDhere I am OUTRAGED by this. My phone text messages is one of the only communication medium that has no spam, and i basicall…

You are in luck! At one point in time, text messages were extremely expensive (several cents per message, depending on the plan you had). At that time, laws were passed (in many countries, I don't know where you are) that made it illegal to send unsolicited text messages. You should see if you can scare Facebook.

I don't know of many countries outside the US where you had to pay for receiving texts or calls.

Most everywhere the cost was always borne by the sender (except when roaming)

Re: Facebook, You Needy Sonofabitch

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Post by corford »

I don't get it. If you don't like facebook or how they operate their platform, don't use it. Surely every person in your life has one or more of a). a phone number you can call them on or send an sms to, b). whatsapp/skype, c). linkedin, d). email address, e). instagram/snap, f). postal address, e). slack/irc channel they hang out on?

I gave in to "big blue" and created an account in 2009 when I moved to a new country. I deleted it about 4 months later and am happy to report NOTHING IN MY LIFE CHANGED (other than feeling happy with myself for calling facebook's bluff and deleting the fucking thing).

If you don't like the crack, put the pipe down. It's that easy.

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