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Really, really, really annoying.
So I've just started requesting the desktop site on my mobile browser.
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1. This is ubiquitous among chat apps. 2. This is not likely to remain the case for long, among rumors Messenger is adding end-to-end encryption. 3. There is no evidence they analyze messages for ads. Zero. All attempts to prove this have been disproven. 4. This is not an argument.
I was answering the question "Why not use Messenger?" To answer that question, I opted to list personal reasons why I don't use it; reasons I'm sure are shared by many. Your response is basically telling me my experience and opinions are wrong.
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I was answering the question "Why not use Messenger?" To answer that question, I opted to list personal reasons why I don't use it; reasons I'm sure are shared by many. Your response is basically telling me my experience and opinions are wrong.
Your "opinion" that Facebook analyzes Messenger text for ads is an unsubstantiated myth, and factually incorrect.
...Especially when you're trying to convince someone who saw it with their own two eyes.
I dislike this change. I specifically only access Facebook on my phone via the web app because (1) it saves significant battery and (2) I absolutely do not want the popup bubbles during the work day from church and other social groups I am connected to on Facebook. Ultimately, all this means is that I will stop accessing Facebook Messenger on my phone all together. I will communicate with the people who matter most o…
Its funny how every post about FB on HN, brings out users claiming not to use FB and so now they have so much free time now, which they can use to discuss FB :D
That's not true. You still can access the conversations from a browser on Android. - press the chat icon - wait for Google Play to open - switch back to your browser - press the "X" on the "Your conversations are moved to Messanger" dialog - select the person you want to chat with - wait for Google Play to open again - switch back to your browser Proof that it works: http://i.imgur.com/29BoF8V.png
From the TechCrunch article: "At the moment, you can just dismiss the notice and go about your business. But this summer the warning will become an impenetrable wall, and your only option will be to download the official Messenger app."
Now you can't dismiss it at all.
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I never mentioned morality, what do you mean?
Yeah, you did. > FB's decision just pushed me and all other similar users (users that already are on the fringes of FB usage, using it only rarely) even further away.