[5_minutes]

I really do think the momentum has become of Facebook’s demise.

Another side effect is that any other tech company (like Twitter) might close down their APIs etc even more.

One basic problem which I don’t understand from Facebook which could’ve prevented most of all this is: why aren’t the default settings of an account more secure and private?

[dboreham]

In reality this is probably a buying opportunity. Regular people don't care much whether their minds are being manipulated.

[madeofpalk]

I don't know... I used to think this, then I talked to 'regular' people (well, as 'regular' as people are that I meet). I know, I know, 'anecdata', but views I tend to get are either split between "Facebook is the worst, can't wait for it to get shut down" vs "It's creepy what all these companies do, but what can I do?".

[type0]

> "It's creepy what all these companies do, but what can I do?"

That goes for everything for those with position of power.

"It's creepy what all these policemen do, but what can I do?" "It's creepy what all these politicians do, but what can I do?" etc etc

In case of FaceBook, whey know what to do. So "Regular people don't care much..." is the correct conclusion as as far as I can see.

My anecdata is that I met plenty of people who said "Facebook is the best", then they take a picture of you to upload it there regardless of what anyone thinks (would even tag it by the name). And I can't see how they would change their mind unless it is by public shaming - the same way that smoking has been reduces in many places.

[collingreene]

>I don’t understand ... why aren’t the default settings of an account more secure and private?

They are (for the most relevant definition of your question).

Specifically a Facebook app you choose to install can no longer see any of your friends information. That was done in 2014 before any of this happened, more details and timeline here: https://www.facebook.com/boz/posts/10104702799873151