simool Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Not sure if people follow this. The FB login doesn't mean you login and use your name, but just that it speeds the login. I use FB to login to GoodReads for example, but no one can see my name on GoodReads. Since the current TBD site doesn't re-challenge for login credentials almost ever, it probably won't be that much of an advantage to existing accounts. For new people, it would speed registration. The biggest issue with using a third party credential is by doing so you allow their super cookie on your device. This allows that third party site to track subsequent actions in that session, As SDS pointed out, they follow you around the internet. If you have not taken the time to read Facebook's terms of service, or Google's for that matter - this is not a good idea. Regardless of your browsing habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I never use FB to log in to anything. In fact, if that is the only way to log in, I stop commenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I never use FB to log in to anything. In fact, if that is the only way to log in, I stop commenting. Yup. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Can someone please explain what the Internets are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeginnersMind Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Also people generally suck and will say things on there they would never dream of in person. It's a horrible horrible place. That's what you get here and on any message board. If you take away anonymous posting of blitzboy54, people will get more civil, not less. The biggest issue with using a third party credential is by doing so you allow their super cookie on your device. This allows that third party site to track subsequent actions in that session, As SDS pointed out, they follow you around the internet. If you have not taken the time to read Facebook's terms of service, or Google's for that matter - this is not a good idea. Regardless of your browsing habits. I understand it completely. And don't care. I get sneaker ads on Facebook after looking at Zappos, and the million other targeted ads that follow me. If I don't like it, I can opt out of the terms of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) That's what you get here and on any message board. If you take away anonymous posting of blitzboy54, people will get more civil, not less. I understand it completely. And don't care. I get sneaker ads on Facebook after looking at Zappos, and the million other targeted ads that follow me. If I don't like it, I can opt out of the terms of service. The targeted ads are the least of your worries. By accepting that super cookie, you are allowing them to profile you and store this data in a database for an undefined amount of time and for undefined purposes. Targeted ads are all you know about. Even Nostradamus could not foresee the possible ways this data can be used, or cross-referenced with other data. Apple going to Face ID is the next brick in the wall. Much like fingerprint ID. Sure it is just creating a hash from datapoints, and its your hash, but you are incredibly naive if you think that is not being used to profile you. Edited October 26, 2017 by simool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I would prefer not. Especially since anyone with an existing account would lose all their history wouldn't they. Using Facebook to log in would create a new account would it not? Or is there a way to link your Facebook to an existing account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkins101 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I would prefer not. Especially since anyone with an existing account would lose all their history wouldn't they. Using Facebook to log in would create a new account would it not? Or is there a way to link your Facebook to an existing account? He's talking as an option not a requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Can someone please explain what the Internets are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I quit Facebook 5 years ago and have never regretted it even once. My life is actually a tiny bit better because of it. That's not the issue. I don't care what the Government monitors or doesn't. I am far more concerned my employer sees something they don't like then fires me for it. That is a very real "big brother" issue. Also people generally suck and will say things on there they would never dream of in person. It's a horrible horrible place. That's not just Facebook, it happens here all the time as well. Keyboard bravery.....one of the fastest growing social dilemmas there is. If you can't or won't say something to someones face, you shouldn't be typing it on the keyboard....at least imho. He's talking as an option not a requirement. Missed that earlier in the thread. As an option i don't see an issue. I'm sore there are many who don't comment on posts just because they are to lazy to create an account. Giving FB as an option may increase membership. I know I came her for at least a few years to read articles and review forums before I registered as a member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 That's not just Facebook, it happens here all the time as well. Keyboard bravery.....one of the fastest growing social dilemmas there is. If you can't or won't say something to someones face, you shouldn't be typing it on the keyboard....at least imho. Missed that earlier in the thread. As an option i don't see an issue. I'm sore there are many who don't comment on posts just because they are to lazy to create an account. Giving FB as an option may increase membership. I know I came her for at least a few years to read articles and review forums before I registered as a member. Taking that a step further, I tell my kids all the time: "If you are not comfortable slapping it down on Grandma's coffee table, don't put it in an electronic device." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) I use this, the greatest thing that FB wants pulled and doesn't want you to know about and it's free http://www.fbpurity.com/ Not sure if this relates to the OP, but it is a great way to filter crap our of FB Edited October 26, 2017 by driddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnysteel Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 doesn't matter to me for this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Nope. We got enough riffraff from bbmb closing. Making it easier for ppl to come here and crap all over the site would make it worse. Or are you saying create a secondary login option for members to use instead of their TBD login? Either way I still kinda say no. Also would you be capable of bans with fb login? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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