You do need a FB account - and a real one at that. If you create a fake one and you get locked out and you can't prove you are that fake person FB will lock you out of the account (and all bought software).
Some features won't work without an FB account. No one is forcing you to buy this device, but if you do and want to utilize features that require a FB account then it is forced upon you
Since the last update a Facebook account is necessary for essentially everything.
Will the Oculus account continue to work? Otherwise they are forcing Facebook on me.
I think it's fine to not buy a product if you don't want to create an online account
It's fine to buy a product and expect it not to require an intrusive violation of my privacy to use it. I hope lawmakers will completely bar this practice for all devices.