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Day: November 15, 2026

The end.

Not having any interest in furthering the surveillance and manipulation activities of Facebook, I’ve stopped my activity there, with the possible exception of groups. I will no longer act as an accomplice to Meta’s egregious behavior.

Author William LisePosted on November 15, 2026Categories Internet & Social MediaTags Facebook, manipulation, Meta, surveillance
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