Ok peeps, let me just remind you. Facebook is a free service and as you know, nothing is truly free. Facebook uses your likes, comments, etc. to filter the large array of ads they have waiting to show you. Mention "wedding" enough in your timeline and you will see bridal ads.
You can control what can and can't be seen in your privacy settings. You can even create private groups or direct message it (which are even better options) but remember if you write it they have a copy of it (even if you delete it). So if you don't want it to be seen, don't write it. If it's a private photo send it to someone in a DM. If you don't want anyone to see it, don't take the damn photo.
You can't copyright it with a statement on your timeline either. That doesn't work. Facebook still needs to abide the laws of their jurisdictions. Facebook can't publish your timeline to the world 'just because'. You're not going to see your private profile on the news unless you get hacked and have done something very naughty. Check your privacy settings and double check the permission settings for any linked applications like "Birthday Calendar" or "Farmville".
You're using a free service which collects information for better marketing campaigns which isn't entirely a bad thing. Google, Bing, Ebay and iTunes does it to some extent. If I do have to be shown ads I'd rather not see ones that have nothing to do with my interests.
Facebook is a free service that comes with a price. Think before you post. In today's world you have a digital identity. It's just a fact of modern life so either close your email, Facebook, iTunes account, burn your laptop/smart phone/iPad and buy a set of encyclopedias or educate yourself, read privacy statements and learn to better manage your online identity and use it to get what you want out of your online experiences.
Rant over.
About effing time, I thought you had given up annoying the crap out of everyone with your blogs, I now look forward to the next episode. DAD
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