Facebook keep freaky everyone out with its automatic sharing which is ruining sharing for people
Facebook’s most recent supplement is called Open Graph, and the idea behind it is simple: everything a user does regarding a specific kind of media is shared to other users with the application. For example, if one were to use the Washington Post’s social reader application, it would become public knowledge every time an article is read.
First, what does this automatic sharing feature (otherwise known as “frictionless sharing”) do? Well, every time I play a song on Spotify, for instance, it tells everyone something like “Ossy ilumah is listening to Beautiful on Spotify.” On Facebook’s web interface that shows up over on the right in the new ticker (not everyone has that, and only the web version shows it). It also puts that onto my new Timeline (only developers have that feature, so far).
It doesn’t just do this for music, either. Everytime I read a story in Yahoo new newsreader it does the same.
Soon, about 60 different apps will do the same. So, whenever I take a picture of a meal, or do some other action, with Foodspotting, you’ll know it. If I ever exercise with Runkeeper, you’ll know it. And on, and on, and on.
Facebook’s most recent supplement is called Open Graph, and the idea behind it is simple: everything a user does regarding a specific kind of media is shared to other users with the application. For example, if one were to use the Washington Post’s social reader application, it would become public knowledge every time an article is read.
First, what does this automatic sharing feature (otherwise known as “frictionless sharing”) do? Well, every time I play a song on Spotify, for instance, it tells everyone something like “Ossy ilumah is listening to Beautiful on Spotify.” On Facebook’s web interface that shows up over on the right in the new ticker (not everyone has that, and only the web version shows it). It also puts that onto my new Timeline (only developers have that feature, so far).
It doesn’t just do this for music, either. Everytime I read a story in Yahoo new newsreader it does the same.
Soon, about 60 different apps will do the same. So, whenever I take a picture of a meal, or do some other action, with Foodspotting, you’ll know it. If I ever exercise with Runkeeper, you’ll know it. And on, and on, and on.
Now many of you think that’s very freaky. You don’t want to be an oversharing social media wanker like me. You want some parts of your life to be private. You don’t like it if Mark Zuckerberg sucks every bit of knowledge out of your cell phone and shoves it onto your Timeline for everyone of your friends to see (remember, only egocentric social media wankers make all their detail public, right?).
For many users, the passive sharing of musical choices, articles, and every other bit of media is just too much.
CNet News’ Molly Wood started the backlash, calling Open Graph “really annoying in practice” because when a Facebook user enables social applications, it seems personal sharing and frictionless sharing are indistinguishable.Wood’s article, aptly titled “How Facebook is Ruining Sharing,” set off a firestorm of commentary about the new system. Many websites, like Techmeme, had a variety of pieces slamming Facebook for allowing third-party applications to disrupt their social media experience.
For many users, the passive sharing of musical choices, articles, and every other bit of media is just too much.
CNet News’ Molly Wood started the backlash, calling Open Graph “really annoying in practice” because when a Facebook user enables social applications, it seems personal sharing and frictionless sharing are indistinguishable.Wood’s article, aptly titled “How Facebook is Ruining Sharing,” set off a firestorm of commentary about the new system. Many websites, like Techmeme, had a variety of pieces slamming Facebook for allowing third-party applications to disrupt their social media experience.
Facebook is trying to make sure “everything a user cares about will be streaming down the screen.” To properly accomplish that, the social media giant would need a smorgasbord of information about the user, extending far beyond the user’s likes and dislikes to personal preference in all media.
This way, Facebook could tailor advertisements, timelines, and even individual stories to the user.
Moreover, if users do not want a website accessing so much about their personal character, they could easily adjust the privacy settings, uninstall the apps, or simply delete the Facebook account. Several people have done just that.
This way, Facebook could tailor advertisements, timelines, and even individual stories to the user.
Moreover, if users do not want a website accessing so much about their personal character, they could easily adjust the privacy settings, uninstall the apps, or simply delete the Facebook account. Several people have done just that.
However, do not expect the dissatisfaction with Mark Zuckerberg’s innovation to go anywhere. He fully endorses it, and in fact, he uses it himself. He even just got Jawbone’s Up wristband, which helps a person live healthily by tracking their movement.
“I can’t wait until I can sync this data directly to my timeline,” said Facebook CEO Zuckerberg.
Thus, it seems like Open Graph and frictionless sharing is here to stay.
Thus, it seems like Open Graph and frictionless sharing is here to stay.
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