[spacefight]

This is opt-out? Srsly?

[throwawayornot]

maybe it is a revenue stream for them?

[wmeredith]

And...? I'm sure it is. It markets their product at the expense of their user's credibility with their social circles. There's no downside! (For Sumall)

[monksy]

There is ... the ability for them to get word of mouth marketing is effectively dead for them. At best, if someone really likes it ..they no longer need to tell their friends... it's already done it for them.

[spacefight]

Of course it is, but such posting on behalf should imho always be opt-in.