I'm not sure whether they've already done it or not, but word on the interweb is that Facebook wants to offer an email service a la Gmail.
Allegedly this service will unite your Facebook messages, IMs, SMSs and emails all into one service. I like this idea, this is a very good idea for sure. It will probably have a slick implementation, too.
The problem I have with it is that Facebook is doing it. To understand why, please read "Dear Facebook."
They have their hands on my name, age, location, employment history, and relationship status and now they want my emails. Yes, I know I gave them this information voluntarily, but why do they have to give it away like a cheap hooker in Las Vegas? And yes, I know Google does the same thing, but at least they aren't so blatant about it and they offer some pretty cool products and services.
I just hope that people will see the implications of a Facebook email service and will not use it as a result. Either that, or everybody should sign their Facebook email addresses up for some very questionable mailing lists just to troll Facebook. May I suggest Domestic Terrorist Weekly, Kinky Porn Monthly and Al-Qaeda Quarterly.*
*Mailing list titles are fictional.
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