Facebook backtracks on Beacon


	Facebook backtracks on Beacon

ericskiff

11-30-2007 12:16 PM

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ericskiff says:

I wish this had been opt-in from the start, but I'm glad to see Facebook changing their program to make it less intrusive. I definitely don't want Christmas gifts ruined because someone can see what I purchased on a non-facebook site.

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