[patrickread]

Also if you look at the page, you can see you can change who you share the check-in with. It's just like Facebook app integrations: you can switch the share settings to "only me" if you want a private check-in if you're worried about spamming others.

[lucb1e]

Wait I thought he was joking. Facebook actually suggests that you share your current location with everyone?

[encoderer]

Maybe you're new to Facebook..