[jameshart]

That sentiment is of course not, originally, attributable to kps though.

Regarding people who ascribe benign intent to Facebook, it was first expressed by one M Zuckerberg. In 2004. And first reported by Business Insider in 2010.

[Karunamon]

In 2004, yes. 16 years ago. I'd hate to be judged for immature statements I made nearly two decades ago.

[liability]

Whether or not it's fair to judge people for things they said 16 years ago when none of their subsequent actions or statements give any reason to believe they're a different person today isn't germane to the point, which is that Facebook/Zuckerberg's poor reputation are not new.

[Karunamon]

I guess I tire of that (second hand, mind) quote being brought up as if it's relevant to anything today.

[liability]

That's my point though; it may be irrelevant in many cases, but it is relevant to the matter of how long Zuckerbeg has had a poor reputation. Such a question obviously calls for the examination of old stories and quotes.

[causality0]

I'd wager Facebook does much worse things with your data now than they were doing in 2004.