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Facebook - it is what it is.

I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings... But... Facebook isn't actually FREE. There's another recent push by FB users, trying to deny Facebook and other entities the right to use their personal information. Well, this is kind of silly... See, when I signed up with Facebook, I was making an agreement...The same agreement everyone makes when, you know, I voluntarily told Facebook my full name, address, e-mail address, etc.  The Agreement:  I get to enjoy the benefits of the social media experience and they get to use my information and things that I do on Facebook for their financial benefit (I.E. - marketing to companies with money who make it possible for me to enjoy Facebook without having to pay cash money). What I allow Facebook to do with my information can be only partially limited by adjusting my privacy settings. I have restricted them as much as is allowed, but I understand that my basic user information is out there. It can and will be used. I AM being