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Facebook – Complete Failure

March 11th 2009 in Uncategorized

Facebook = a very sad experiment.

I see the honey, dripping addictive nature the FB offers, but I don’t buy it. Why?

I’m a professional writer and photographer. I’ll be damned if my work is ever going to be taken by someone without my express permission.

Also? Privacy is just too grey. Sure, I can bury myself in anonymity, but why? Doesn’t that just contradict the purpose of the Site?

No. I will not use Facebook. I will not add links to and from my Sites. It may hurt a little, but that’s life.

I urge you to do the same.


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If you’re writing in the right industry? I’ll give this a resounding Hell Yes. Back in April I saw the sandstorm coming, had an opportunity to jump from the Tech (software) sector to an industry with better legs.

That was a good choice. Hopefully it will survive the crush.

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