Marxism-FennekinismYSK more about Facebook/Meta's record of data privacy abuses.
Not trying to tell any other instance who they should or shouldn’t federate with, but just saying that they’re way worse than your votes being visible in the API.
NightOwlJust the requirement of requiring Instagram to sign up for threads and use of their app with so many permissions should be enough of a red flag for those unaware of meta’s history.
FinalFallacyThe old Facebook app was the first one to convince my phone listens in on my conversations. I haven't touched anything Facebook since 2013.
From what I’ve seen, threads is Instagram. Of course they require it.
Is there a more recent list?
After some more looking I found this which goes up to 2023, but doesn’t seem to be as detailed and only focuses on breaches as opposed to deliberate abuses. firewalltimes.com/facebook-data-breach-timeline/
EricHill78And some people want to federate with them. oof
I think it’s the impulse to have the Frediverse grow, but it’s a bit of a Trojan horse innit?
Yeah so if you ever need info about anyone at Harvard, just ask. I have over 4,000 emails, pictures, addresses, SNS
People just submitted it. I don’t know why. They “trust me”. Dumb fucks.
– Mark Zuckerberg (2004)
AvaddonLFC ☄️ 🤘Hello there! I hope you’re liking it in here. Could you please include some body text as to why should people know this? It’s our second rule, and it helps keep this space to a standard. :)
My bad! Fixed.
Thank you! Cheers
25 million Android phones infected with malware hidden in WhatsApp How have I never heard of that one before?
Because it wasn’t actually caused by WhatsApp. It was Android malware that targeted a bunch of apps on your phone including WhatsApp and basically injected ads into them. It was called the “Agent Smith” malware for a while if you remember that.
I’m all for being aware of the previous issues of big tech, but this article suspiciously leaves out information.