Pirates Attack ‘S.S. Facebook’

So, Facebook is at the center of controversy yet again.  This time, not specifically for it’s privacy settings at the present… but more so for it’s privacy settings in the past.  A web-pirate named Ron Bowes had designed a code that downloaded every single bit of information that was (at the time he ran the code) public.  He put that information into a downloadable file and posted it online.  So, no matter how you set your security settings today, whatever they were at that time will be reflected in your information what is available to download.  That’s what’s up.

Here’s what I think about it.  “I don’t give a shit.”  I’ve never really been worried about my information on Facebook because I’ve never posted anything about myself worth compromising.  I’ve never had my address or Phone Number posted anywhere.  And when my college e-mail address login expired, I set up a whole new alternate e-mail address just for Facebook… because e-mail is free and I felt like doing it.  I never check that e-mail as it is just for Facebook.  So, if people are spamming it or giving it out, it makes no difference to me.

That doesn’t really leave much for public-view.  Now, if people are sooooo determined to find out the fact that my interests include Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Harry Potter, I just find that to be a horrible waste of time.  But kudos for taking an interest!

Here’s my advice to you, Facebooker:  Don’t post anything on Facebook that you might one day be ashamed of.  Ie. Phone Numbers, Addresses, Active E-mails, etc.  And while we’re on the subject:  Keep your “pucker face,” “nude,” & “drunk-mess” pictures away from the digital world.  We will find them and sell them for profit… then your children will find them years (or months, depending on how easily you settle) down the road and they will have a lot more awkward questions for you.

I realize that, right now, some of you have the “oh shit” look on your face because you’ve just now realized that you haven’t detagged yourself from those pictures in Vegas and you’ve just applied for a job at a well-to-do Marketing firm. Well… Best of Luck!

p.s. Can’t wait to see the movie!”

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