Facebook is worse than a peeping Tom
03-02-2018, 11:04 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by cashs_mom
Sadly, in this case the Mail is probably pretty accurate. There have been problems like this before with Fakebook.
03-02-2018, 11:18 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by roguequilter
so true ..the Mail is pretty sketchy most of the time as a news source ..and one i personally avoid because of all the other stuff they 'report' on, but this cookies invasiveness has been reported on frequently over the years by reliable news sources, both web & written in hardcopy for at.
03-02-2018, 11:47 AM
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The Daily Mail isn't quite as bad as the National Enquirer however, I consider it a boot-rag.
Facebook's business model is based upon selling your data. Nothing is for free.
I don't use facebook, twitter etc. I use private browsing mode, block cookies where possible, clear cookies and history after every session, no log ons or passwords are remembered. I block any tracking and have, at times, used a adblocker. I link nothing to any account. I use along with anti-virus, a programme called Malware Bytes. I use a separate email for ordering on the internet or where I do not want my personal email known. If I was ever inclined to use facebook, I would use a burner phone for the verification process or use throw away provided by a third party site. I don't use online banking. And periodically wipe the laptop etc...
Many of us here do not use our real name and I would assume that is allowed because on the whole we are a pretty respectful group, and long may it continue. I guard my privacy very vigorously - my motto is "Don't tell the man anything".
Bet you can tell I used to work in IT!
HettyB
Facebook's business model is based upon selling your data. Nothing is for free.
I don't use facebook, twitter etc. I use private browsing mode, block cookies where possible, clear cookies and history after every session, no log ons or passwords are remembered. I block any tracking and have, at times, used a adblocker. I link nothing to any account. I use along with anti-virus, a programme called Malware Bytes. I use a separate email for ordering on the internet or where I do not want my personal email known. If I was ever inclined to use facebook, I would use a burner phone for the verification process or use throw away provided by a third party site. I don't use online banking. And periodically wipe the laptop etc...
Many of us here do not use our real name and I would assume that is allowed because on the whole we are a pretty respectful group, and long may it continue. I guard my privacy very vigorously - my motto is "Don't tell the man anything".
Bet you can tell I used to work in IT!
HettyB
03-02-2018, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by HettyB
The Daily Mail isn't quite as bad as the National Enquirer however, I consider it a boot-rag.
Facebook's business model is based upon selling your data. Nothing is for free.
I don't use facebook, twitter etc. I use private browsing mode, block cookies where possible, clear cookies and history after every session, no log ons or passwords are remembered. I block any tracking and have, at times, used a adblocker. I link nothing to any account. I use along with anti-virus, a programme called Malware Bytes. I use a separate email for ordering on the internet or where I do not want my personal email known. If I was ever inclined to use facebook, I would use a burner phone for the verification process or use throw away provided by a third party site. I don't use online banking. And periodically wipe the laptop etc...
Many of us here do not use our real name and I would assume that is allowed because on the whole we are a pretty respectful group, and long may it continue. I guard my privacy very vigorously - my motto is "Don't tell the man anything".
Bet you can tell I used to work in IT!
HettyB
Facebook's business model is based upon selling your data. Nothing is for free.
I don't use facebook, twitter etc. I use private browsing mode, block cookies where possible, clear cookies and history after every session, no log ons or passwords are remembered. I block any tracking and have, at times, used a adblocker. I link nothing to any account. I use along with anti-virus, a programme called Malware Bytes. I use a separate email for ordering on the internet or where I do not want my personal email known. If I was ever inclined to use facebook, I would use a burner phone for the verification process or use throw away provided by a third party site. I don't use online banking. And periodically wipe the laptop etc...
Many of us here do not use our real name and I would assume that is allowed because on the whole we are a pretty respectful group, and long may it continue. I guard my privacy very vigorously - my motto is "Don't tell the man anything".
Bet you can tell I used to work in IT!
HettyB
i have never ever used my personal info anywhere on the internet. all registrations are under psuedonyms ..i'm not IT or retired from anything related to computers. the son who taught me taught me to be safe, even tho he is now all over the web! lol i can search his name on any search engine (haven't tried google --i don't want to give them open access to my ipad or pc) and the first three pages come up w links to code or software he has written. he banks online, lives online and i'm waiting for him to get hit big time. i just hope he doesn't get hit too hard.
03-02-2018, 05:56 PM
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Wow, I am in the minority. I love Facebook and that is where I do most of my socializing with my friends from out of town and where I can voice my opinion to members of my other groups. I have some quilting groups I belong to on there and have purchased things from there. Like anything else, you have to watch what you are doing. To each his/her own.
03-02-2018, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Iraxy
Wow, I am in the minority. I love Facebook and that is where I do most of my socializing with my friends from out of town and where I can voice my opinion to members of my other groups. I have some quilting groups I belong to on there and have purchased things from there. Like anything else, you have to watch what you are doing. To each his/her own.
03-03-2018, 03:32 AM
#27
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
If you read the whole article, they are keeping track of what you do on Facebook, not on the whole web. But rest assured, every website you visit uses cookies to track you. And remember, when something on the internet is free, YOU are the product that is being sold.
Agree! And we volunteer for it.
sandy
03-03-2018, 06:17 PM
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Location: Oregon
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Everything you do on your computer is recorded. Even when you make a mistake and erase it, that is recorded too. It isn't recorded just on your computer. It all goes to a data base that is set up for that. You have no way to prevent that.
It is public knowledge but everybody isn't aware of it.
It is public knowledge but everybody isn't aware of it.
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