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Comments on: Facebook cleans up its privacy controls

Will transition users to new settings through use of opt-in tool as it works to make more profile content public. Also, as expected, it does away with regional networks.

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by sciontcya July 1, 2009 11:35 AM PDT
They're doing a good job on this front.
Now, they just need to rebuild the crappy iPhone app!
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by TechnoMan475392 July 2, 2009 10:05 AM PDT
Yeah seriously! I have just resorted to using the iPhone facebook page because it is soooo much better. I lose out on facebook chat though.
by basraw July 1, 2009 11:46 AM PDT
half of all members joined regional networks - that's pretty damn good! LOL
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by TechnoMan475392 July 2, 2009 10:06 AM PDT
What if some regions didn't have networks, so only 50% of people could join a regional network because the other half didn't have a network to represent themselves? Tough thoughts...though thoughts...
by NeoPfyle July 1, 2009 12:59 PM PDT
Good to know
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by thatamtogubu July 4, 2009 2:48 AM PDT
thatamtogubu@gmail.com
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by lfabris November 3, 2009 10:33 AM PST
there is a facebook app that supposedly help to increase privacy. i read about it in this article that lists apps for parents (such as tracking offenders, product recalls, and more). thought it might help.
http://www.lawfirms.com/facebook-sex-offender-apps.html
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