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by 0x12 5354 days ago
> Don't visit sites that use the Like button

That's nice in theory, but of course you can't know which pages have the 'like' button on it until you hit them.

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Sure. That's why he suggested blocking the Facebook domain. I have a Facebook account that I use regularly, so I block the Like buttons with Ghostery.
Your advice is appreciated, but I my opinion, people shouldn't have to install software to avoid being tracked.
I agree. But Facebook isn't the only offender here; 3rd parties are also tracking your movements. The problem won't go away when Facebook relents; users are always going to have to defend themselves.