By: Dave Snelling via dailystar.co.uk
FACEBOOK launched its new emotion icons earlier this year but cops are now warning against using them.
Facebook users got a new way to interact with posts back in February.The new Reactions tool was designed to help people express more emotions on their friends posts.Reactions appear as animated emoticons and pop-up whenever the Like button is long-pressed on Facebook mobile apps – but police are now warning social media fans not to use them.Cops in Belgium have posted a message on their official webpage telling users to stay away from the feature if they want to protect their privacy.The statement on the site reads: “Facebook never misses an opportunity to improve the collection of information about us and they proved it again last February.
“As you know, we are also a product for Facebook. The reactions we express, make it possible to know us better and if states Facebook us to provide the best possible experience in terms of our profile that emerges more sharply.
“By limiting the number of icons to six, Facebook is counting on you to express your thoughts more easily so that the algorithms that run in the background are more effective.
“With your clicks, it will be possible to determine the [types of] content that puts you in a good mood.”
“In conclusion, it will be one more reason not to click too fast if you want to preserve your privacy.”
According to Belgian police, if it appears that you are in good spirits, Facebook will infer that you are receptive and will be able to target advertising space by gauging the things you like.
This isn’t the first time Facebook has caused controversy with its advertising strategy.
Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, recently confirmed it will allow local companies to advertise to its 300million monthly active users.
A limited number of adverts have been appearing on the service since 2013, but it seems this number could rise rapidly.
Instagram previously hand-picked a selection of well-known or respected brands, including Lexus, Levi’s, Michael Kors and Burberry.
But the service is now opening its advertising platform to everyone
adblock that shit 😛
Yeah man.
I’ve been using Adblock now for just over 3 years. I love it!!
Yupz. Or get rid of FB.
AdBlock… best thing since the internet was invented!
On PC sure, but on tabs and phones not so easy for the common user, especially blocking ads on dedicated apps for social media.
THANK YOU! I did. Bye bye emoticons!
YEEEEEEEEEEEE BUI
same here xD
Yessss…
Nothing like letting everybody know “after” the fact.
and that is why fbpurity and adblockers are so good to have!
^ This.
Use the opposite emoticon always
So just angry everything and they will never find you ‘receptive’?!?
adblock ftw!
Yup.. We Use Ad Block…
OHHH NOOOO FACEBOOK IS…ADVERTISING???
THIS IS TERRIIBBLLEE
I FEEL MY PRIVACY BEING INVADED RIGHT NOW AS I WITNESS THESE ADS
BECAUSE FACEBOOK HAS NEVER DONE ADVERTISING BASED ON YOUR ACTIVITY BEFORE
THIS IS *TOOTTALLLYYYY* A NEW FRTURE OOOooOoOoO BETTER NOT LIKE ANYTHING
DONT WANT THOSE NASTTY FACEBOOK PROGRAMMERS TO STEAL MY DATA AND *gasp* AADVVEERRTTTTIIISSEEE
Facebook programmers know you have keyboard issues also, “like” it or not.
I think yes, your keyboard issues gave them the chance to “make it easier” to f*ck your data. You would rather learn how to type.
Haha well said, even if it was probably lost on the intended audience.
Deactivate Your Account!…in security settings!…=)))
Lmao you read my mind.. people these days. . I’m pretty sure just because theirs an add you to have the self control not to buy the product.
Ironic that anonhq uses targeted ads eh?
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Google has been doing this with search phrases for years now. Not that I agree with it any more than this, but still, wake up sheeple.
Can you think me stoned? j/k 🙂
Todays technology is a blessing AND a curse. We are ALL being monitored and exploited by the “masters”
I don’t even have f.b.messenger. In my opinion there is way too many unnecessary permissions.
All I’m seeing is that, according to your reaction on a particular subject, Facebook will try and provide a better service of advertising to suit you… How is this a bad thing?