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Just like all other "optional" features Facebook has provided in the past, they will inevitably figure out a way to hide the fact that using these hotspots checks you in, and probably spams your "friends" with a record of whatever you ate.

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> they will inevitably figure out a way to hide the fact that using these hotspots checks you in

Using the hotspots doesn't check you in; checking in allows you to use the hotspot. Seriously, read the page before spewing FUD.

Also if you look at the page, you can see you can change who you share the check-in with. It's just like Facebook app integrations: you can switch the share settings to "only me" if you want a private check-in if you're worried about spamming others.

Wait I thought he was joking. Facebook actually suggests that you share your current location with everyone?

Maybe you're new to Facebook..

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