YES, that is a little creepy.īut consider the last time you paid Facebook for a membership fee. YES, Facebook is using that data to show you customized ads, status updates from your friends and family. That’s not what I’m advocating, though…I’m just saying that oversharing on Facebook (something that you do) is just as much of a privacy issue as what Facebook does with your data. If you are concerned with protecting your privacy, then maybe deleting your Facebook account (including Messenger) is the right move. If you think that using Facebook Messenger presents a privacy challenge, then you need to also consider whether posting on Facebook is a challenge. So calm down, don’t believe the fear-mongers….just relax. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but installing the Messenger app isn’t going to place your privacy in any more risk than the already embarrassing photos and “woe is me” posts that you’re putting on Facebook yourself. Believe it or not, Facebook does not care that you're playing Candy Crush Saga on the toilet. It’s true…Facebook is not interested in any of your embarrassing bathroom noises while you play Candy Crush Saga on the toilet. Surprise…they don’t want to hear you use the terms “ping”, “strategize” and “leverage” in your corporate meetings. No…Facebook is not really interested in your rants during your kids soccer game. Even if it were true, and Facebook were spying…is your life really that interesting? If you’re concerned with Facebook listening in on your conversations, maybe you should rethink what activities you’re engaged in. Facebook Messenger App Concern #6 – The Facebook Messenger App Crashesĭo We REALLY Think Facebook Is Spying On Us Using The Messenger App?.Facebook Messenger Concern #5 – Data Consumption.Facebook Messenger App Concern #4 – Battery Life.

Facebook Messenger App Concern #3 – A loathe for chat applications.Facebook Messenger App Concern #2 – Resources, mainly storage on your phone.Facebook Messenger App Concern #1 – Privacy.

Update – I am astonished by the responses to this post…AND I apologize for being a snarky SOB.

Viewing Facebook Messages On Your Mobile Device Or Tablet Without Using The Facebook App.

The Facebook Messenger App Doesn’t Represent The End Of Our Personal Privacy.

Why Is Facebook Splitting The Messenger Feature Into A Separate App?.

Do We REALLY Think Facebook Is Spying On Us Using The Messenger App?.

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