UPDATE 2/18/09 Facebook received a lot of negative feedback for the new terms of service. The site now states:
“Over the past few days, we have received a lot of feedback about the new terms we posted two weeks ago. Because of this response, we have decided to return to our previous Terms of Use while we resolve the issues that people have raised. For more information, visit the Facebook Blog.
“If you want to share your thoughts on what should be in the new terms, check out our group Facebook Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.”
Original Post… Twitter, Facebook, YouTube. Social networking online is a big hit. Like many small businesses, you may use social networking forums for marketing and promotions. Keep in mind, the Internet is a relatively new innovation. Laws are still being created to govern just about everything that happens online. Be sure that you know what you’re getting into before you post! Just yesterday, TheConsumerist.com warned that Facebook’s terms of service have changed. Now, even if you cancel your Facebook account, any content you posted there is free game for Facebook to use whenever and wherever they deem fit. See the article here.
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1 Larry Silver // Feb 19, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Our company uses social networking as a way to maintain communication with our public and to create a community within our client base. I do not approve of the new Terms of Use, however, it will not change our use of this valuable social networking tool.
2 Larry Silver // Feb 19, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Our company uses social networking as a way to maintain communication with our public and to create a community within our client base. I do not approve of the new Terms of Use, however, it will not change our use of this valuable social networking tool.
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