Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Money & Business

Alpha Consumer by Kimberly Palmer

Facebook Does an About-Face

November 30, 2007 12:17 PM ET | Kimberly Palmer | Permanent Link | Print

Reader Comments

Global opt out

I'm glad Facebook finally listened to users, and allowed us to opt in to publishing individual transactions, rather than a difficult opt out. But sites are still sending this information, and there is no way opt out of the whole program.

Facebook is addicting yet dangerous. If the blogger thinks all their information is "confidential" then they are making a big mistake. The internet is constantly being censored and if one does not want to be the "enemy of the state" then they should always be careful what they say on-line. Words said on-line can become a great hurt for someone when it is directed towards someone. But one thing to remember is that you are writing and telling them through a media that does not have facial expresssions or any direct interaction with the person. I know of someone that learned that the hard way. I hope people realize that internet is not somewhere to let go of your stress and write things that hurt people. I think that people should be careful what they post and how they express themselves because they are talking indirectly to a person with a face with emotions and feelings as the same with yourself.

Thank you for letting me express MY thoughts and if there are any flaws in my rational then please feel free to contact me at smiling247@empas.com

...

Kristel9702@yahoo.com

Add your thoughts

All comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ.
Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Share with her your own money issues by sending questions to alphaconsumer@usnews.com.

advertisement

NEWSLETTER

Sign up today for the latest headlines from U.S. News & World Report delivered to you free.

RSS FEEDS

Personalize your U.S. News with our feeds of blogs and breaking news headlines.

U.S. NEWS MOBILE

U.S. News daily briefings are also available on your mobile device.

Alpha Consumer Video and Podcasts

Alpha Consumer on Facebook

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
Make USNews.com your home page.