Well F (Mail) Me...

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.

Facebook, what the hell?

So it looks like today was the global roll out day for yet another Facebook profile layout. After having it for 5 hours, I already want the old one back. Personally, I don't like (ha!) The top section of the profile. I don't want photos of me showing across the top. Not because of privacy concerns, but because I really don't have any photos of me up there that are worthy of being at the top of my profile. I will investigate ways of turning that feature off.

Now, for the little "timeline" thing above those photos. I know that my personal information is already up there, but I can't help but get an "information stockpiling" vibe from it. I really do feel that they are putting less and less effort into hiding their true motives.