I actually have it blocked in my Hosts file. 
Posted on 12/24/2018 7:44:44 AM PST by BenLurkin
GOODBYE FOREVER
Facebook lets you download the data you've shared with Facebook since you joined. This includes your posts and photos, as well as the "activity log" — the history of everything you've done on Facebook, such as likes and comments on posts, use of apps and searches. The download also includes your profile, messages, list of friends and ads you've clicked on.
This process should give you a good — perhaps scary — idea of what Facebook has on you.
What you won't get are photos other people shared with you, even if you've been tagged. You need to save those individually. And some stuff will remain, including what others have posted about you, your chats with others and your posts in Facebook groups (though your name will be grayed out). To delete all this, you'll need to sift through your "activity log," accessible through your profile page, and delete each item individually.
Once you've saved everything and gone through your activity log, sign in one last time. Go to http://bit.ly/198wIoI and click on the blue button.
Facebook says the process could take a few days. Your delete request will be cancelled if you log back in during this time. Facebook says it may take up to 90 days for all the data associated with your account to be wiped...
If you used your Facebook account for third-party apps and sites, you'll need new usernames and passwords for each.
TRIAL SEPARATION
If you're not quite ready for a divorce, deactivating your account is an option....
Deactivating means other people won't be able to see your profile, but if you log back in, the whole thing is canceled and you are "active" again. Ditto if you log into an outside app or site using your Facebook account.
(Excerpt) Read more at wkrn.com ...
FakeBook is like the Hotel California. You can check out any time you want but you can never leave.
Thanks for this!
I never went near it.
We need one of the (many) talented folks out there to write new lyrics to “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover” a la “Fifty Ways to Leave the Facedorks”.
I take that back, I did go on the Free Republic Fecebook page when FR was down and I was jonesing for FR.
FB is for sharing German Shepherds pics and funny stories. Period.
When you leave facebook, prepare for a very depressing reality...
... No one will ever talk to you again.
People don’t call, they don’t pick up when you call and they don’t ever think about you again. I had talked to friends - even local ones - for years on Facebook everyday. We shared fun ideas, had chuckles and even helped each other out in real life. We had coffee, lunch and got together frequently.
But people use Facebook not as an idea sharing platform, it’s a communications device and the only one they consider.
I left 120 FB friends 3 years ago and I don’t hear from a single one. Even really, really good friends (In real life as well)
Hmm, so you have to go to a third company and give them your info and they’ll take down your fb? No thanks.
Never been on FartBarf, Twittie or Instacrap.
You are being tracked even when you are not on Facebook. They are affiliated with other sites. Amazon recently patented software they will use with their Ring camera and Rekognition facial software. The cameras will scan everyone and report to the police. It is not perfect so expect the police to raid your home or arrest you at work.
Also you would could be banned from posting at sites as you are tied in to other sites say like Brietbart so they know you are a troublemaker in their opinion.
Try getting a loan, go to school, get a job when your “record” is available from Facebook and Amazon etc.
Maybe even a plane ticket as you are a “suspect”.
I have a twitter account, but only use it to read what President Trump posts.
deleted facebook about 2 weeks ago after more than 10 years on it. I was a heavy user with thousands of ‘friends’ and lot of engagement. Feels great to be off!
I trashed my ‘so called’ FB account after I answered a letter to the editor of a local online newspaper and laid out the idiot I was addressing.
Not that I really care BUT next day I checked out my FB page and there was my answer...Did not appreciate that so I cancelled whole program.
Went back at a later date and logged in with NO INFO and used a @yahoo.com address which I have cancelled ... BUT... If I go to FB now that old address shows up but I can ‘check out what I want’ and leave with (probably) no or very little footprint.
I probably have about ‘500’ or so ‘prospective friends’ or whatever they call themselves so I guess the name of the game for social status today is to be able to brag about how many ‘friends’ one has on FB or twit or twat or whatever it is called.
MeWe is an alternative to Facebook. No ads, no user tracking, easier interface. No censors. Occasional nudity in some certain groups.
I’ve been there for a few days and it seems to be okay. There’s a few interesting groups.
I never got into Facebook—had personal and company accounts. Tried keeping personal and business separate, but they kept wanting to connect. I think I’ve closed all down. Challenge are other sites that want you to log in via Facebook. I end of skipping them, probably no big loss.
I have a twitter account, but only use it to read what President Trump posts.
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FWIW, you don’t need a twitter account to read Trump’s tweets.
> FB is for sharing German Shepherds pics and funny stories. Period. <
Yep. And that’s about all I do. But I am simply amazed at the edgy and conversational stuff my friends post (political stuff, gun stuff, etc.). Any of that can get you in trouble with your employer.
And I suppose it could get you in trouble with the Feds, too.
Side note to my cousin Jimbo: You really don’t need to tell the world how many high-capacity magazines you have.
Ugh! I meant “edgy and controversial stuff”.
I actually have it blocked in my Hosts file.
I quit facebook over 1 week ago.
I quit because I got another ban for doing what liberals do to me...and they are dont’ get banned. Like if someone calls me an idiot...i’ll do the same back. And then wammo I’m banned and they aren’t.
The hard part is FB is how many of my extended friends (people I knew over my lifetime keep in touch with me). Oh well I guess. I’m trying to get reddit to fill the void of getting interesting and funny info (in other words time wasting). But it is still a struggle.
Also some services allow for easy logon when you logon via facebook...that’s a challenge too.
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