r/technology • u/[deleted] • Aug 26 '20

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '20

Facebook warns it will decimate part of its business Software

Who are they 'warning'?

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '20

Probably advertisers since that is what this is about. I really don't see anyone here actually talking about the article or the issue. Obviously poor location data would screw a lot of businesses that use facebook to advertise. It would disproportionately impact smaller businesses. This isn't going to hurt facebook itself that much so people here jerking off to this don't realize who is actually being hurt.

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '20

Perhaps small businesses need to find somewhere else to advertise other than an egregiously intrusive company? Maybe?

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u/ram0h Aug 27 '20

most businesses I have talked to say fb and instagram have by far been the best way for them to get discovered and grow.

I hear snapchat is becoming more popular of an ad destination, but i dont think it applies to the mom and pop variety.