[jjmorrison]

> Some people advised me not to go there because it would only do harm to my name and brand, but I think I should

We need more people who are willing to try and solve problems, not just be critical. Thanks for being willing to have a conversation with them. You're making the right call whether you are able to have an impact or not.

[DavideNL]

> You're making the right call whether you are able to have an impact or not

What if he makes a negative impact?

Perhaps Facebook is not looking for solutions to privacy problems, and this is just a marketing strategy/theater/smokescreen; Creating news events where FB is linked to people in the privacy scene.

If you realistically look at recent news events, i believe this is the most likely scenario.

[thwythwy]

>impact or not

Willing to solve problems is not the same as willing to be a prop for a problem.

[floodyberry-]

> The Facebook teams are going to give a presentation with some new plans where they want feedback on

This is an "are we off the hook, please say yes" meeting, not a "we don't know how to fix these glaring ethical issues we're profiting from, please help us (for free)" meeting

[doctorpangloss]

> We need more people who are willing to try and solve problems, not just be critical.

New Sincerity is exactly the reactionary politics in which Facebook thrives.

[wojonatior]

Can you rephrase that without grabbing a pair of buzzwords out of the air?