[Vision2020] Idaho Statesman / facebook

[Janesta]

This is why I seldom, if ever comment.. and when I do?

It is not with my "real name"

There is no privacy anymore.




On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 7:43 PM, Dave <tiedye at turbonet.com> wrote:

> http://www.idahostatesman.com/faq/#commenting
>
> Does anyone else notice something wrong with the answer to question #3?
>
> Dave
>
> --
>
> FAQ
> About Facebook Commenting
>
> We're using Facebook Comments to improve the environment for conversation
> and to make it easy to comment on stories and share them with your friends.
>
> Q. Do I need to have a Facebook account to comment?
>
> A: Yes, you need to have an active Facebook account to comment. If you
> don't have a Facebook account, you will be prompted to sign up for one when
> you try to post a comment on our website. You can also get one at
> www.facebook.com. Once you've signed up with Facebook, you must add a
> profile photo and connected with at least four friends before you will be
> able to easily comment and share stories. Your comments may only be visible
> to you and your friends for the first few days after you sign up.
>
> Q: What if I don't want to participate in Facebook?
>
> A: Only Facebook users will now be allowed to post comments on our
> articles.
>
> Q: Will Facebook be monitoring the comments now?
>
> A: No, Facebook does not moderate comments.
>
> Q: Are we being paid by Facebook to do this?
>
> A: No. Q: How do I sign in through the article?
>
> A: After you enter your comment, when you click on Comment, a pop-up
> window will appear asking you to sign-in via Facebook.
>   * If you do not see the pop-up window after you click on Comment, make
> sure that you have your pop-up blocker turned off.
>   * If you are already signed-in to Facebook on your computer or device,
> you won't be asked to sign-in. You can simply post your comment.
>
> Q: Why does my Facebook profile picture and name appear on the comments
> page when I haven't even posted a comment?
>
> A: If you're signed in at Facebook.com, your information will appear, but
> it is not visible to anyone else until your comment is published.
>
> Q: Will all my comments be posted to my Facebook page so everyone can see
> it?
>
> A: Not necessarily. When you start to write a comment, you'll be given the
> option of post to Facebook right under it. All you have to do is unclick
> that box, and it will not be shown on your Facebook page.
>
> Q: Can other people commenting see my personal information, e-mail,
> location, etc.?
>
> A: What others see when they click on your name or picture on our site is
> determined by your Facebook privacy settings. Those settings allow you to
> decide how much information you want to share with your friends or others.
> To adjust your Facebook privacy settings, visit:
> www.facebook.com/help/privacy.
>
> Q: How do I report an inappropriate or abusive comment?
>
> A: Hover over the upper right corner of the comment until an "X" appears.
> Then click the "X" and choose one of the options to report a comment as
> spam or abuse. The comment will be removed from your view. Facebook does
> track abuse reports and automatically bans users who are consistently
> abusive.
>
> Q: Why can't I see the comments?
>
> A: Comments on this site are public, which means anyone logged in or out
> of Facebook should be able to view them. If you cannot see the comments,
> please check with your IT department. Some government agencies and other
> employers block Facebook domains and applications from their servers.
>
> Q: How do I manage my account, change privacy settings, and share my
> comments?
>
> A: You can learn about these options and more by visiting Facebook's help
> center at www.facebook.com/help.
>
> Q: How do I manage Facebook notifications?
>
> A: You can learn how to manage Facebook notifications at this link:
> www.facebook.com/help/390022341057202/
>
> Q: Are the Terms of Use staying the same?
>
> A: Yes they are, and you can find them on our Terms of Service page. To
> see Facebook's terms of service, go here: www.facebook.com/legal/terms.
>
> Q: Do I need to keep an active Facebook account to post?
>
> A: We look for real names, some kind of picture, and enough information on
> it to convince us you are a real person. Whether you do anything else with
> your Facebook account other than using it to log in to our site is entirely
> up to you.
>
> Q: Do I have to use my own photo?
>
> A: No, you can pick whatever else best expresses yourself as your photo.
> The photo shown is the main photo on your Facebook account page.
>
> Q: What is a Top Commenter and how do I become one?
>
> A: Facebook automatically assigns The Top Commenter badge to users whose
> comments are most often "Liked" by others. To earn the Top Commenter badge,
> keep doing what you're doing: being civil and respectful, respecting other
> viewpoints and following the Conversation Guidelines.
>
> Q: What if I still have questions about the system and how to use it?
>
> A: You can send and email through our Contact Us page.
>
>
>
> If you're having problems with your Facebook account, please visit
> www.facebook.com/help
>
> Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/
> faq/#commenting#storylink=cpy
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