Comment on Making Control SimpleparentComments−marltod16yI didn't disagree with that statement. I'm just explaining why Facebook wants users to "share" more data.What is your explanation for why facebook removed the ability to make your profile picture private to non-friends?−indigoviolet16yHere is Facebook's explanation: http://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.php#basicinfoBasically, if your profile picture were private, it would be hard for someone (who is your friend/acquaintance in real life) who isn't friends with you (on Facebook) already to find you on the site.
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I didn't disagree with that statement. I'm just explaining why Facebook wants users to "share" more data.
What is your explanation for why facebook removed the ability to make your profile picture private to non-friends?
Here is Facebook's explanation: http://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.php#basicinfo
Basically, if your profile picture were private, it would be hard for someone (who is your friend/acquaintance in real life) who isn't friends with you (on Facebook) already to find you on the site.