I just posted a goodbye message-of-sorts* on my Facebook page and uninstalled it from my phone. Want to know why? The final straw was this article, which describes how an Australian man discovered that even after logging out, Facebook still keeps tabs on you by getting info from cookies every time you visit a page with a little “Like” button. Slapped on top of their rather frightening Open Graph system, described here, I have just had enough.

I’m going to save myself some time and skip the long rant about why being spied on by Facebook is bullshit. Read more about their privacy history here. Maybe read about some of the lobbyists on their staff here.

I’m going to get some dinner.

(* – I say “of-sorts” because Facebook’s ability to network for music and recording purposes is unparalleled. As much as I want them out of my personal life, being able to spread the word about a new release or book a tour or have a conversation about recording is quite valuable. I will login as needed for that.)