That's just all there is to it.
Just as a matter of interest, has anyone ever taken a close look at what's actually in the static content that you can download when you quit fb?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/148199_...
Just for reference the picture should be this:
Oh ... the way I uploaded that to imgur? Using that URL above, so clearly that is wide open to the world.
Also, there is no restriction on who can see pictures when you a direct link to an image. This is mostly due to the fact that CDNs used to store static files usually don't send cookies and thus have no concept of a session.
I am familiar with what is in the URL, and I am also familiar with CDN's. I was merely posting my rebuttal to the OP who said it was obfuscated.
It's a sad day for HN when thoughtful discussions have been replaced by such obvious sensationalism nonsense. We can compile kernels but Facebook's super-complex privacy settings reduce us to wimps.
"So I was scared shitless when after RSVP'ing I see faces of all my facebook friends and an offer to invite them. I always thought you had to do the whole facebook connect crap before websites could just splash your fb friends list at you?"
Someone was petrified that fb knows and may have already revealed something that person really wants to keep private. Sounds fairly abusive to me.
How long is until you'll be able to 'connect' to the DMV via fb? What if you're a serial scofflaw, and have a trail of unpaid speeding tickets. We already have instances of debt collectors attacking fb profiles. What if state agencies try to get in on this act?
No, you're wrong.
> Someone was petrified that fb knows and may have already revealed
Based on that someone's own mistaken idea.
> How long is until you'll be able to 'connect' to the DMV via fb?
Then just quit when that happens? Or don't let people post to your wall? Or don't friend strangers? Sorry, but these aren't rocket science and they in no way resemble an "abuse".