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  1. nonotrly's Avatar
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    Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    A few days ago, while in the need of somewhat random numbers, I went on www.random.org.

    Today, I just saw this had been posted on my wall:

    "[My name] likes RANDOM.ORG"

    WHAT THE HELL?!

    FACEBOOK IS STALKING ME.

    I'm scared.
  2. Roxannabelle's Avatar
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    Re: Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    The stalking tables have turned.
  3. biffyclyro27's Avatar
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    Re: Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    This isn't a case of Facebook stalking you, it's a case of you pressing the like button which is integrated into random.org. But in case you were wondering, Facebook does collect information about websites you visit, even when logged out of the service...
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    Re: Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    (Original post by biffyclyro27)
    This isn't a case of Facebook stalking you, it's a case of you pressing the like button which is integrated into random.org.
    You mean hidden in the 'generate' button on the right?
    Last edited by nonotrly; 20-05-2012 at 21:59.
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    (Original post by nonotrly)
    You mean hidden in the 'generate' button on the right?
    No, I mean the like button on the bottom right of the page, which you most likely pressed by accident.

    There is no like button incorporated into the 'generate' button
  6. nonotrly's Avatar
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    Re: Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    (Original post by biffyclyro27)
    No, I mean the like button on the bottom right of the page, which you most likely pressed by accident.
    I see a like button on the bottom left, but I never even scrolled down, let alone to the bottom. Maybe pressing the space bar presses it? I hope that's the answer...
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    Re: Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    Get out while you can. Before your entire friends list knows you watch Hentai porn
  8. nonotrly's Avatar
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    (Original post by ROYP)
    Get out while you can. Before your entire friends list knows you watch Hentai porn
    Why would I jack off to animated characters with the dimensions of an alien?
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    (Original post by nonotrly)
    Why would I jack off to animated characters with the dimensions of an alien?
    Woah woah woah who said anything about jacking off? I was joking but now I'm not so sure...
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    Woah woah woah who said anything about jacking off? I was joking but now I'm not so sure...
    So you're saying people watch animated porn for the educational benefits?
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    Re: Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    (Original post by Roxannabelle)
    The stalking tables have turned.
    one of these days fb will turn and bite everyone in the bum
  12. nonotrly's Avatar
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    Re: Facebook is telling people what websites I've been on
    (Original post by iheartplums)
    one of these days fb will turn and bite everyone in the bum
    It does with every 'upgrade' that removes features and makes the site one more bit less accessible and user-friendly.
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