I left Facebook more for fears of how they failed to address privacy than other reasons, though those other factors for which Facebook constantly faces criticism did play a part.
To know that a report which it instigated reinforces that some of the issues society today faces are driven by how Facebook works, only makes me more focused on staying out of its way.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53333626
This article by the BBC highlights that far from being a saint, Facebook is a sinner of the worst kind. That, as at that time, 990 or more companies are boycotting Facebook advertising because of how it operates, only corroborates that perspective.
Facebook is great for maintaining contact with friends, but there are other ways.
I’d love to find a way to help and connect with others that is about cooperation, not segregation. About consideration for others, not self-aggrandisement. For the whole of society, not individuals or elitist groups – regardless of political affiliation.
Hi Rob I hope you are keeping well. I keep forgetting to check in here on your site. Did you go for an alternative system to Facebook in the end?
No worries. Nope, nothing else seems to stick. Facebook is unfortunately for the world, too sticky. I’m guessing you’re monitoring the various news sources and seeing how they’re failing to successfully address bad information sharing?