I'd say this is mostly pretty accurate.sundaymorningstaple wrote:http://www.snopes.com/computer/facebook/messenger.asp
Every single thing you said is possible and true, but it was also possible and true before Facebook split it out to a separate application.rajagainstthemachine wrote:I don't use fb messenger but I use whatsapp and if thats going to go the same way as fb messenger I think its a real cause for concern.
A few years ago, everyone was convinced that Instant messaging networks could be monitored and peoples conversations, pictures and video cams could be subject to surveillance. I suppose that concern still holds good.
However people didn't worry about it that much or stop using them.
With the advent of mobile apps on smart phones, if the app can be hacked, the intruder can accurately pinpoint the location of the smart phone user if the app has access to the GPS features on the smartphone, thereby singling out the end user. That part terrifies many people and hence the paranoia.
I was never a big fan of FB. I use it on a PC only with very limited inputs from my side, but for me they crossed the line already 2-3y ago when I saw an advertisement as it was coming from me. I don't remember the details but it was sort of like me recommending something to someone and of course I had never done it. A plain lie.aster wrote:http://thebull.cbslocal.com/2014/08/07/ ... enger-app/
Seems like the new app is really messing with our privacy...
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