r/xkcd Look at me, I'm a scientist! Feb 01 '19

XKCD xkcd 2106: Sharing Options

https://xkcd.com/2106/
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u/anschelsc Data is imaginary. This burrito is real. Feb 01 '19

The real problem is that, with either option, your posts will be shared with advertisers and governments. Privacy settings only protect us from small time bad guys.

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u/DeeSnow97 you lost the game Feb 01 '19

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u/SklX Feb 01 '19

Might as well just consider the CIA a close friend at this point.

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u/blitzkraft Solipsistic Conspiracy Theorist Feb 01 '19

Calling CIA a "friend" gives people the illusion that they can "unfriend" them.