ChrisJones 7,973 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) Fresh off an emerging data breach scandal that alleges they've skimmed 50 million Facebook profiles for their elections algorithm, Channel 4 have secretly filmed Cambridge Analytica executives explaining that they use bribes and sex-workers to entrap politicians. Zuckerberg's fortune has bombed $4.9billion on the revelation and has prompted disgraced spook Eddie Snowden to go on record and claim that the social media platform is actually full blown surveillance company. 20 years ago an invasion of privacy was brought down with heinous condemnation, even retaliation. Today your internet searches are still for sale to the highest bidder but the prices would make a merchant banker blush... News? Hardly... Surprising? Not even a little... Question is why are the majority alright with it? Edited March 19, 2018 by ChrisJones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 I'm no on Facebook it's a site for nosey b*****d's so kinda ironic them thereselfs are getting the tables turned on them lol 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C556 351 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Easy, don't put your real name or personal details on Facebook or any other social media. I managed to get by fine without it before the days of the internet. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 This is the thing, all the big companies Google and amazon the worse, collecting everything you do/search to target you and sell your info, we have to agree to their terms to even own a device these days. We can't even decipher the terms and conditions, let alone have the time to read them, but can't use the device we pay for without doing so. Had a hard time recently with bank wanting my phone number, it's ok if I need to I'll contact you! No sir we need your mobile number..... Err no your not getting it! Your move. Technology a way to improve our lives, yeah right, more a move to control us. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Newgent 4,896 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 i am on facefook but in 3 different identities best of luck spying on me in my guises 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Another one not on Facebook , can’t understand this fixation for telling every one every detail of your life ..they can all fcuk themselves off .. 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silversnake 1,099 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 I have never been on Facebook and never plan to be. What is common knowledge now about FB would have got you told to put your tin foil hat on not long ago... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye18 164 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Screw that lefty Suckerberg and his Facebook! This isn't a surprise at all really because we all know we're living in an Orwellian 1984 ish era. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerny92 1,246 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) If it means they can watch my porn search history to prevent ttacks like the Manchester Bombing then so be it IMO. I remember in the film about Snowden, we all like to talk about our freedom but deep down we want to be safe above all things. Edited March 20, 2018 by Kerny92 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 8 minutes ago, Kerny92 said: If it means they have to watch my porn search history to prevnt attacks like the Manchester Bombing then so be it IMO. I remember in the film about Snowden, we all like to talk about our freedom but deep down we want to be safe above all things. Aah, the old "if you've done nothing wrong, you've got nothing to be afraid of" line............... ...............but , if I've done nothing wrong, why are they spying on me ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerny92 1,246 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, Blackbriar said: Aah, the old "if you've done nothing wrong, you've got nothing to be afraid of" line............... ...............but , if I've done nothing wrong, why are they spying on me ? Why does it bother you though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, Kerny92 said: Why does it bother you though? Because I've done nothing wrong ! I'm not being paranoid, but I AM being spied on - we all are, to one degree or another. My concern is about WHY information is gathered and what it is used for. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerny92 1,246 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, Blackbriar said: Because I've done nothing wrong ! I'm not being paranoid, but I AM being spied on - we all are, to one degree or another. My concern is about WHY information is gathered and what it is used for. Yes and then we cry and moan about our intelligence when a terrorist attack happens. Would you be happy to be spied on if it helped prevent terrorist attacks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 To sell you're information to cold callers so they can sell you stuff and annoy you with persistent tedious phone calls 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,623 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Kerny92 said: If it means they can watch my porn search history to prevent ttacks like the Manchester Bombing then so be it IMO. I remember in the film about Snowden, we all like to talk about our freedom but deep down we want to be safe above all things. I think that's true of most Brits. But not a f***ing chance I buy into it personally. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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