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Reconsidering Facebook.

Authors :
Davis, Hilary
Source :
In the Library with the Lead Pipe; Jan2011, p1-11, 11p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on Facebook, a social networking site. It says that many people including librarians are disappointed to the failure of Facebook to offer coherent and clear assurances on how information and online routines would be used. It mentions that Dan Yoder posted top ten reasons to drop out of Facebook including the sharing of private data with applications, its war on privacy, and one-sided terms of service. Moreover, the benefits of Facebook outweigh the risks of being on Facebook.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19446195
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
In the Library with the Lead Pipe
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
58663172