Facebook Discussion Resources
Video form F8 presentation: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/mark-zuckerberg-explains-timeline-14583844
Facebook's commercial version: http://www.facebook.com/about/timeline
So why is everyone so worried about Privacy? You know that other people are seeing this stuff, right? Why do people care so much? Passive Sharing
Detailed Changes listing--- how many of you have read these???
http://www.facebook.com/about/details/
Costs/Benefits- I get better ads, really good stuff is free vs. You have no control over who sees what and when (the AD, future boss) who gets your information (address, location) who you might have upset at some point in your life. Be nice to people, you never know when you will see them again...
'Radically transparent interfaces are designed in a way that leads to a kind of peer pressure for disclosure: everyone else is sharing information about A, B and C, so why are you being so evasive?"
http://benwerd.com/2011/09/facebook-timeline-nearest-digital-identity-creepy-hell/
Open Graph-- http://mashable.com/2011/09/22/new-facebook-open-graph/#26969F8-programing-team
Control Privacy When You Post
You can manage the privacy of your status updates, photos and information using the inline audience selector — when you share or afterwards. Remember: the people you share with can always share your information with others, including apps. Try editing your profile to see how it works or learn more.
Take 5 minutes to check your privacy settings
http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
Opportunity to comment and vote
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