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by dragonwriter
3471 days ago
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> I have no problem with that. I have a problem with them choosing what I can share with my friends, and more generally what people can share with each other. " They don't choose that, they choose what you can share via their platform. You can share whatever you want with friends, etc., using your own resources instead of theirs, and Facebook has no say. Facebook limiting the use of Facebook's resources to things Facebook is comfortable with may not make them your ideal service, but why should they be obligated to be that? |
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Ideally, they shouldn't. But, as of this writing, they have a virtual monopoly on social media.
- Want to talk to your friends? Message them on Facebook Messenger/WhatsApp/Instagram.
- Want to share photos? Send them via Facebook Messenger/WhatsApp/Instagram.
- Want to see what kinds of events are happening in your city/town? Facebook Events.
- Want to see different stories of the day (the whole "staying informed" thing)? Facebook Pages
- Want to use a different service other than Facebook? Good luck, because everyone else who may not be as skilled in tech as you are still hooked on the service.
If another IM or events service gets popularized, then FB's foothold might be loosened. But, until that happens, we have to actively make sure that the things shared on the platform are as free as possible.