Facebook buying Instagram

So what do you think about Facebook buying Instagram? Do you use Instagram? A lot of the teens at my church use Instagram, and I have an account but I admit I’m not entirely sure how to use it. :P How do you use it?

That being said, I’m not happy about Facebook buying Instagram because Facebook is notorious for it’s horrible privacy policies and it’s sad to think of yet another app following those policies and potentially exposing people through their pictures.

Comments

Lynn said…

I think that's why FB bought it...they can get so much more information out of everyone! I don't use it because I don't have a smart phone. I think I'm glad I don't have one! FB is taking over the world!

Tue Apr 10, 10:42:00 PM 2012

Camy Tang said…

Yes, I think it's Facebook's diabolical plan.

Wed Apr 11, 02:15:00 AM 2012

Anonymous said…

I try to use Facebook as little as possible - don't like their maniacal control efforts - lol! Besides, my best friends don't even post anything - activity seems to be lessening - waiting for it to disappear. :)

Wed Apr 11, 06:35:00 AM 2012

Camy Tang said…

I don't think I'd use Facebook at all if not for the fact that my high school and college kids from church use it, and it's the easiest way for me and my husband to communicate with them.

Wed Apr 11, 09:39:00 PM 2012

Lynn said…

You mean you don't stick around on FB for your adoring fans?!

Wed Apr 11, 10:38:00 PM 2012

Camy Tang said…

LOL It's fun being on Facebook now that I'm on it, but I wouldn't have gotten a profile if not for the kids at youth group.

Thu Apr 12, 12:30:00 AM 2012

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