Facebook Ticker...

In regards to the Facebook "Ticker" to the right of your Facebook page...  If you're able to see your friend's "Mutual Friend's" posts, then you need to inform their "mutual friend" that they have to go into their privacy settings and make sure their settings for wall posts, comments, etc.. is set to "Friends Only".  If this setting is set to "Friends of Friends", or worse, then anyone in the "Friend Chain" will be able to see someone else's wall posts.  This can be verified afterwards by going onto the said person's wall to see if you can still view their wall comments/posts.

I've gone through a few random people's profiles that I don't even know (but are mutual friends with someone I know), and was able to see their wall posts, and in some cases, actually had the opportunity to post to their walls.  This is very dangerous.  A well programmed bot or person with ill-intent could post spam-links or links leading to malware to spread badness all over Facebook.

--ma
Michael

Facebook changes...

Well, it seems as though Facebook has struck a nerve with its users, after the Social Networking giant unveiled and rolled out changes over the past several days.  These changes did not win approval of its users.  Many people went completely ballistic because the interface they're accustomed to using had changed.  Not to mention minor tweaks to what appears to be how people see their friend's 'mutual friends' posts.  I have yet to really sit down and go over what exactly has changed in terms of privacy settings.  However, all I can really suggest at this point is to make sure your privacy settings are set to "Friends Only" when it comes to wall posts, photos, etc.  Another addition has been the "Subscribers" feature, which obviously has people all up & arms as well.  I'm hoping to sit down and figure out what the buzz is all about with that one.

Because of these changes, a lot of people became very angry and voiced their displeasure by ranting on their walls and creating anti-Facebook pics/themes.  Although I do feel for many people and understand their disgust, there's one simple thing people must understand.  Change is inevitable.  There's nothing you can do.  These changes are not negotiable.  You just have to roll with them.  Afterall, Facebook is FREE.  And in order to keep it this way, they [Facebook] have to keep up with the changing times and changes in technology.  New content deliver services are popping up left and right, and in order for Facebook to stay on top of those trends and remain competitive, they must essentially "go with the flow".  Remember, Facebook makes all their money from businesses/services that pay to advertise on there.  That's why it's free and always will be.

Oh ya, that's another thing....  Facebook will NOT start charging people for their services.  So people, please.  Enough with the annoying rumors, chain-letters, and hoaxes.  Again, refer to the last paragraph to understand why Facebook will never charge users for their services.  EVER!

Oh... and don't worry.  The changes don't stop there.  There will be plenty more to come in the near future.  So be prepared!


--ma
Michael

My New Blog!

I'm new to this whole Blogging thing. I kind of kick myself in the ass for putting it off so long, but oh well. I'm here now! Bare with me as I slowly put my blog together. Should get interesting in the next week or so.