lewmur Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I will freely admit that I'm a complete noob when it comes to "social media"? The only reason I even have a Facebook account is that it is an easy way to keep in touch with my "out of state" grand kids. So here's my question: Is it a good idea for Facebook to keep asking a 75 year old man, to "friend" teenagers just because they are "friends" with his grandchildren? I get several request a week to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 It is the algorithm used by Facebook servers scanning profiles of "friends". Make sure your profile is set under Privacy for who can look you up to "friends" or "friends of friends". If the friends of your grandchildren have their profiles set to public, you may want to have it as "friends". Good advice by Facecrooks: How to Lockdown Your Facebook Account For Maximum Privacy and Security |. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 It is the algorithm used by Facebook servers scanning profiles of "friends". Make sure your profile is set under Privacy for who can look you up to "friends" or "friends of friends". If the friends of your grandchildren have their profiles set to public, you may want to have it as "friends". Good advice by Facecrooks: How to Lockdown Your Facebook Account For Maximum Privacy and Security |. It isn't my privacy I'm concerned with. It is the kids I'm worried about. It is their account privacy settings at fault. But it seems to me that accounts of children should be protected by default. It appears that It isn't the kids asking for "friends". It's Facebook trying to "up their traffic" by having as many people as possible "friend" each other. And in the process, giving out the info on kids to anybody and everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete! Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 IMHO Never get involved with kids you don't know well enough to trust with your reputation. The accusation is "News". The exoneration goes unnoticed. The gossip will live longer than you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 In today's litigious society, Pete's advice is well worth heeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 IMHO Never get involved with kids you don't know well enough to trust with your reputation. The accusation is "News". The exoneration goes unnoticed. The gossip will live longer than you do. I'd never be foolish enough to "friend" a child, or even visit their "page". But as I said, it's not me I'm worried about. If Facebook is sending me all of these invites, when my "profile" contains no information what-so-ever, they must be sending the info to everyone. Even prison inmates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wow...they sure want some more users...the data they have is obviously not enough... There has to be a reason they specify for this intrusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 It would be interesting to see what, if any, response you'd get from FB Customer Support about this. http://www.wikihow.com/Contact-Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 It would be interesting to see what, if any, response you'd get from FB Customer Support about this. http://www.wikihow.c...ontact-Facebook Aw, come on, Eric!! What possible significance could any thing CS says have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Who said anything about significance? I'd just like to see their response/advice to you. It could have potential entertainment value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I think there might be some confusion here. Are you actually receiving friend requests from individuals or when you click on the "friends" icon to the right of the Home link there is a list of names under the heading "People you may know" showing the person's picture, link to their profile and a link mutual friends? Also, when you click on the "friends" icon next to the Home link, click Settings and make sure that it isn't set to Everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I think there might be some confusion here. Are you actually receiving friend requests from individuals or when you click on the "friends" icon to the right of the Home link there is a list of names under the heading "People you may know" showing the person's picture, link to their profile and a link mutual friends? Also, when you click on the "friends" icon next to the Home link, click Settings and make sure that it isn't set to Everyone. I'm receiving emails from Facebook with people's pictures and basic info and a link to their page, and which of my "friends", my grandchildren, they are friends with, and asking if I'd like to send them a "friends request". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The email notifications from Facebook are the equivalent to what I described above. You are getting those emails because you haven't unsubscribed to that option. From the start, I changed my settings to check the box to receive "Only notifications about your account, security and privacy" and intentionally took the time to unsubscribe to all 61 possible (IMO, ridiculous) reasons for FB to send me an email. I cannot imagine receiving an email for every scenario in that list. Instructions are available at the Facebook Help Center, How do I adjust my email notifications from Facebook? |. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 The email notifications from Facebook are the equivalent to what I described above. You are getting those emails because you haven't unsubscribed to that option. From the start, I changed my settings to check the box to receive "Only notifications about your account, security and privacy" and intentionally took the time to unsubscribe to all 61 possible (IMO, ridiculous) reasons for FB to send me an email. I cannot imagine receiving an email for every scenario in that list. Instructions are available at the Facebook Help Center, How do I adjust my email notifications from Facebook? |. You are AGAIN getting it backwards. I'm NOT complaining about getting the emails. I'm wondering about Facebook sending them in the first place. Afterall, no pedophile in going to opt out of getting the emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sorry for misunderstanding the point you were making. The programming for sending Facebook subscription notices is not based on age, race, religion, sexual orientation nor does it scan for members with a criminal past or predators of any sort. It is based on subscription options in the member profile. Similarly, many forums use the preset option to automatically subscribe a member to replies to a topic they create or respond to. It is an option that can be disabled just as the Facebook subscriptions can be disabled. Pinterest does something very similar, sending weekly emails with images linked to pins by other people -- and not people you may be following. Pinterest also sends emails with images and corresponding links to collections similar to boards members have created -- all based on algorithm rather than subscription. So, if someone has a board created ladies lingerie and another for bikinis, they'll receive emails with images and links to similar collections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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