Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Facebook getting your friends to data mine for them.

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Facebook has added a feature so that you can ask friends whether or not they are in a relationship. It sounds like a way to help the somewhat creepy, but as always advertising is likely the key.
The new feature applies to any field in a user’s profile that they’ve not yet completed, such as phone number, relationship status, educational background or workplace. If you are a Facebook friend with that person, you’ll no longer see a blank in that slot, but rather an “Ask” button. For now, the button will only appear for US users. - Facebook Encourages Users To Probe One Another | Geeks are Sexy Technology News 
Looks like Facebook is at it again with being nosy. Another way to gather information that you have intentionally left blank because you thought that it was something you didn't want to share with your Facebook contacts. Makes you wonder if they are really working for Big Brother.
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