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Whether you use Facebook for business, pleasure or both you may have noticed the recent discussion about concerns over privacy. These concerns have already led to people leaving Facebook with many more giving it serious thought. How can using facebook affect your privacy? What are the risks? What are the implications for businesses? What are your thoughts?

Will There Be a Mass Exodus?

Leaving Facebook at this stage might seem a bit extreme, but with a campaign calling for a mass exodus at the end of this month and the relationship between facebook and some of its business partners such as Zynga at an all time low, it does seem likely that more people will move away.

It is unlikely that the anticipated number of people leaving Facebook will slow down their quest for world domination but here’s some of the news from around the web.


Why I am leaving Facebook « Kevin Townsend

That is why I am leaving Facebook. If anyone were to ask my advice, I would have to suggest they do the same for reasons of privacy, civil liberties, and security; and a simple rejection of arrogance. If anyone wishes to connect with me …

Publish Date: 05/05/2010 15:31

http://kevtownsend.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/why-i-am-leaving-facebook/


Zynga games like Farmville may leave Facebook for Zynga Live …

So all of this begs the question . . . what if Zynga does leave Facebook and starts their own Facebook-like social media+games portal aka “Zynga Live”? Would that be enough to make YOU switch from Facebook to the Farmville-supported …

Publish Date: 05/14/2010 11:28

http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2010/05/14/zynga-games-like-farmville-may-leave-facebook-for-zynga-live-social-gaming-network.htm


Facebook privacy settings: What you need to know

Facebook is making major changes to its privacy settings – giving you the opportunity to share your personal information with “everyone” on the internet. But is that wise?





Lisa Barone the Chief Branding Officer of Outspoken Media offers her take on the big debate!

By aribadler at 05/15/2010 12:55


Leave a comment to share your thoughts about Facebook and its privacy policy, especially any positive aspects which appear a little thin on the ground. Are you going to leave Facebook?

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