On Leaving Facebook

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 From: Clyde To: Sent: Sun, Dec 16, 2012 10:38 pm

"When you ride the Big Blue Bus for free, you have to sit down, shut up and enjoy the view."  I'm gonna sit up front so I can see where I'm going and I'm not sharing lunch  (or photographs) with the driver.

Probably going to stick my neck out, but I'm posting some links that may have prompted this decision.

I have let my guard down in the name of entertainment and sharing. I'm sorry, but the negatives outweigh the positives. Now that my friends know where to find me, I don't think I need FB anymore. I knew this going in and was hesitant at first. Now, I'm almost addicted. I have thoroughly enjoyed the trip, but I need to get out before they completely own me.
This is just ONE of many articles addressing it. More links have been added. http://dailyfiber.devhub.com/blog/574560-sky-net-facebook/


Subject: Facebook is Watching You

10 Reasons Why You Should Never Trust Facebook Facebook is like a force of nature. No matter how much you batten down the hatches, stock up on canned foods, cross your fingers, or come out guns blazing with an army of high priced lawyers, the monster of all media platforms is going to eat you and your privacy alive then fart out Farmville or some garbage. But just as you can have a gentle rain one day and a hurricane the next, the sheer size of Facebook can lead to “social networking” problems you hadn’t anticipated or want to experience. Here are 10 reasons why you should never trust Facebook.
Their Reputation Don’t be naive and think that nothing bad could happen just because many people haven’t had any problems with Facebook. Besides, people who have had problems might not share their experiences because they are embarrassed.
Their Privacy Policy Facebook has the right to change their privacy policies as they think best. So what you think you’ve agreed to at one time may change in the future.
Their (Lack of / Ambiguous) Updates Don’t expect to be informed about the latest scams and other online threats immediately. A behemoth like Facebook takes time to do things.
Their Buyers In The Marketplace Fraud is rampant and a check that seems good may turn out to be fraudulent.
Adjusting Your Account The procedure to make changes to your account is confusing at best, and difficult to the point where you may end up foregoing it altogether.
Their Pictures No one is going to put an unflattering picture of themselves on their Facebook page. And it might not even be a picture of themselves that you see.
Friends of a Friend It’s too easy for someone to appear to be a friend of one of your friends. Accepting him or her might seem the polite thing to do, but there could be unexpected consequences. Friends Being friended may seem like a special privilege but it is not. You can be fooled into having a “friend” who has ulterior motives that are not in your best interest.
Relationship Status A relationship is all about trust. The lack of one-on-one that is inherent in Facebook disallows that from the get-go.
Yourself Things you wouldn’t say to someone in the “real” world becomes easy when a computer screen separates you. Like telling everyone that you are on vacation or saying the wrong thing because you think it’s “funny.” It could end up landing you in hot water.
http://coedmagazine.com/2011/07/03/10-reasons-why-you-should-never-trust-facebook/#photo=10 --

- Facebook made big news this week after reports came out of a new user agreement that basically makes it possible for Facebook to turn your wall posts into a g*ddamn coffee table book (or do whatever else they want to try to make money off of your life). Well, needless to say, everyone freaked the hell out out. And after two days of protest, Facebook decided to revert back to their previous terms of service. But don’t be fooled – the battle is not over and they will do everything in their power to control your content. The only cure is to get out now, while you still can. And we have the answer: the exact link for where you need to go to permanently delete your Facebook account! This doesn’t just deactivate your account until you decide to log back in and start where you left off. This will delete all of your information – pictures, messages, everything. So only do this if never want to use your profile ever again. To delete your account, just logged-in, go to this page, click “submit” and your account is gone forever… That’s it. Viva la Resistance!
http://coedmagazine.com/2009/02/18/how-to-permanently-delete-your-facebook-account/

How to delete your account and still retain your info.
http://www.goodfbye.com/

Five Hidden Dangers of Facebook - CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-3480_162-6469373.html

"Checking in" on Facebook comes with hidden dangers http://www.wafb.com/story/14603770/hidden-dangers-from-checking-in-on-facebook

The real dangers of Facebook – Facebook Addiction http://www.squidoo.com/the-real-dangers-of-facebook-facebook-addiction

Facebook: The most dangerous site on the web? Social-networking users relinquish their ID for free
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/internet/10660/facebook-the-most-dangerous-site-on-the-web/

Facebook Addiction Statistics, Numbers, And Facts
http://www.techaddiction.ca/facebook-addiction-statistics.html

3 Reasons Why Facebook's Location Tracking Feature Could Be Dangerous http://voices.yahoo.com/3-reasons-why-facebooks-location-tracking-feature-6897374.html

Adding fuel to the fire > Facebook Closes Instagram Acquisition, Instagram Announces 5B Photos Shared
http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/06/facebook-closes-instagram-acquisition-instagram-announces-5-billion-photos-shared/

Instagram says it now has the right to sell your photos
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57559710-38/instagram-says-it-now-has-the-right-to-sell-your-photos/

Instagram founder distorted the truth to expedite Facebook deal
Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/17/instagram-systrom-fairness-hearing/#MfcTXoGhJ8ffLHmB.99

Tech News Daily  Why You Should Quit Facebook Now

Tech News Daily  Beyond Facebook: 14 Social-Networking Alternatives

See also: Electronic Privacy Information Center
http://epic.org/

Gandhi quote on Facebook censored

Looking at the Profile Pics of over 500 of my FB friends, it's really going to be tough unfriending them or closing my page. I guess I'll do it gradually by archiving my posts and photo albums.


Getting tired. Gonna wrap this up for the night. After I change my profile. Might have to wait til tomorrow to deactivate. Wanna save some 4,780 pics first. Just some of the info. Going to have to put these in my blog so I won't lose them. My email address is VA Myth Buster@aol.com. Been doing this (Busting Myths) since I've had a computer. It's been fun, but now it's out of control. Cheers.

Starboards is Closed :-(

My favorite spot for good coffee and for meeting people and making new friends is closed and the owners, two of my favorite folks, Betsy and David Cartier, have pulled up stakes and hitched their wagon and are heading for new horizons. Yes, Peeps, Starboards Coffee Kiosk served their last cup of delicious brew Friday at 2:00 PM. Though I hate to see them leave, I wish them the best in their new adventure. Starboards had been the launchpad for my street photography and hub for meeting many new friends. Check out their FB page and see the recognition and appreciation they received from the USCG.

facebook.com/starboards

 

More photos through the years in my Flickr Photostream.

 

Virginian-Pilot Article by Cherise Newsome

Don't forget to visit my other blog > Whatever Floats Your Boat

Seawall Art Show - 2012

42 nd Annual Seawall Art Show

Home Page and website > http://seawallartshow.org/

With more than 30 years experience showcasing juried fine arts and fine crafts on the Portsmouth waterfront, the Seawall Art Show draws large crowds of art buyers to this prestigious event. With the assistance of the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission, it is an all volunteer run show. Show proceeds always go to support the arts in Portsmouth.

On Facebook > http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seawall-Art-Show-August-25-26-2012/225633767481299

August 25th & 26th - Saturday and Sunday

Too late to mark your calendar. Set your ALARM. :-)

New Ride

Been a while and a lot of stuff has gone down, but this is a quick post and one of merit. New ride. Up from a 1964 Schwinn Typhoon. If we can ever find new tires for the Schwinn, it'll be used for a backup.
* Just found this on the Internet >
Schwinn 26 Inch Middleweight bicycles from the 50s, 60s and 70s used a wheelsize that is the same as more current 650C triathlon and small adult road bikes, but the tires are not interchangeable. The Schwinn S-7 tires use a fractional width measurement (e.g. 1 3/4") instead of a decimal width measurement (e.g. 1.4" or 28mm).
Well, that explains a lot. Wish I had known sooner. Anyway, the correct replacement is on order.
Meanwhile ....
http://www.facebook.com/nextgenracing

BTW, the tires are actually the same size.

I wonder if I can make the Team? Maybe I'll just volunteer to be the photographer.

I'm sure there will be lots of action.

Schooner Virginia makes her 2012 Debut

The Schooner Virginia made her debut this afternoon, despite schooner weather that seems to always accompany her. She had her first shakedown sail today, after 2 1/2 years. I will be editing this post as more information becomes available. Enjoy the photos.

My photos on Facebook

Some photos on Flickr

Schooner Virginia Website

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldetownephotos/7236964772/

Click here for  Claire Trego Goodwin's onboard FB photos 

and here for Sarah Murphy's

A Short Montage    by Mike Goodwin aboard the Schooner Virginia ( Shakedown Sail )

Stepping the masts  another Mike Goodwin (time-lapse) production

Film from 5 years ago

( Lucky Ducks )

Matt Rutherford is the first person to solo, nonstop circumnavigate both North America & South America! He sailed over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel at 10:48 EST this morning, crossing his original track and completing his challenge!
Matt’s plan is still to make his first landfall this Saturday the 21st of April at noon in Annapolis. Anyone and everyone is invited to help welcome him home.
Congratulations to Matt!
More at my other blog "Whatever Floats Your Boat"

New Blog in Olde Towne !

Be sure to check out the new blog by Joe Elder >

Olde Towne Portsmouth - Virginia's Quaint Historic Seaport  for news and updates about Olde Towne's friendly and unique businesses and services.  Lots of links for all the businesses for your convenience.

The Olde Towne experience has been treasured by visitors the world over-an opportunity to shop our fine antique shops, visit our galleries and unique specialty stores, enjoy excellent dining, both indoors and out in one of our many fine restaurants and pubs. Discover all of the magic yourself.
Discover Olde Towne Portsmouth!

Shop, Dine and Experience Olde Towne Portsmouth and discover its magic for yourself by visiting us soon!

Tribute and links to J.C. Waters and the Spirit of Independence

Click on title to sail you over to other blog.

Nordalini's Pizza

Not a good pic. Shot with my bike cam.

I thought I'd share another secret recipe.

Nordalini’s Pizza

 Ingredients:

• ½ lb. Chopped Italian Sausage
• 1 (8 oz.) can Tomato sauce
• 1 medium chopped Onion
•  1 clove chopped Garlic
• ½ teaspoon dried Basil Leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried Oregano Leaves
• ¼ teaspoon ground Black Pepper
• One medium Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup shredded Provalone Cheese
• ½ cup crumbled Feta Cheese
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ½ cup Broiled Mushrooms
• ½ cup Sliced Black Olives
• Pizza Dough (recipe below) 

Directions:
Cook and stir sausage until light brown; drain. Mix in tomato sauce, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper.
Prepare Dough.

Ingredients:

• 2 packages Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast
• ¾ cup Warm Water
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• ¼ cup Wheat Germ
• ¼ cup Corn Meal
• 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (Oregano & Basil) 
• Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar, salt, , seasoning, oil and 1 cup of flour. Gradually add the rest of the flour, as necessary, to prevent sticking. Turn onto well-floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about five minutes). Divide dough into halves. Pat each half into a ten-inch circle on a lightly-greased cookie sheet or pizza pan, lightly dusted with cornmeal. Bake four minutes in a very hot oven. Remove from oven, spread with sauce. Sprinkle sausage, green pepper, onion and cheeses, except Feta and Cheddar, which is added when pie is removed from oven. Bake in 425 degree oven until cheese is bubbly and crust is brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar and Feta cheeses. Let cool a few minutes before slicing.
  *Alternate dough preparation: Rub Olive Oil in bowl. Roll Ball of dough in bowl to coat. Let rise thirty minutes. Punch down and spread on a large round pizza pan, rolling up the edges.
•  ( photos to follow later )

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldetownephotos/8462952085/