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In reply to the discussion: Quit Facebook and delete the App from your Smartphone. Seriously, delete it. NOW! [View all]Liberty Belle
(9,533 posts)If Facebook had to pay a settlement that was more money than it made off these companies, this nonsense might stop.
For some people Facebook is valuable and not easy to do without.
As a reporter, I keep track of what the issues are in various communities that I cover, what local candidates are doing or saying, etc. I get input for stories when I need comments. I create invitations to events where I can invite hundreds at a time to fundraisers for our nonprofit. I also keep in touch with a few old friends and family who have moved away.
For some businesses, Facebook is a lifeblood. Many local restaurants, galleries, wineries and bars post their weekly entertainment, classes, and so forth to get customers. Some are barely making ends meet and without that promotion would have a hard time.
Dems in January need to haul Zuckerburg's ass onto the carpet and hold him accountable. Pass new laws with teeth in them if they are violated. There must be a solution short of eliminating Facebook, which is useful for millions of people around the world, maybe billions.