Facebook only pretended to shut down access to friends' data in 2015, quietly continued access for its favored partners

Glaurung June 11, 2018, 12:42am 12

Yes, good. Do not put on the sunglasses. Do not try to see the true face of your corporate overlords. Avoid crimethink. Obey, consume. Stay asleep.

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