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I disagree about their being nothing nefarious. It took people years to realize the extent to which FB was tracking your outside-of-facebook activity. I would even guess that many still aren’t aware. Shadow profiles, etc.

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We probably don't agree on tracking being nefarious.

I'm personally just not concerned about being represented by a user ID in a database with info attached to it. Every service I've ever used has this on me and in general I trust US-run public companies with that level of data.

Tech businesses more than most! Equifax leaked my personal info lol, no Silicon Valley companies have.

Counterpoint LinkedIn. It’s possible there have also been breaches that have been held under tighter wraps.

I don’t necessarily disagree with the sentiment, just trying to provide some perspective.

Equifax leaked your social security number and some financial info. Facebook has much more valuable data about your deepest interests, browsing histories, intent, network, future goals and plans. In aggregate they know more about you than your family, parents, maybe even yourself. Sure it may never be leaked. But bits and pieces can leak out in the form of ads.

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