“…There are these small bands of people who are trying to take over the world, This is so much more fun than working at a hedge fund or an investment bank.” Pinky said to The Brain.

“…If those interests include not . . . that is too bad, There is no opting out . . . ” Said the Borg to Picard.

Actually,

Pinky = Gideon Yu
The Borg = Mark Z

Both of Facebook . . . quote SLIGHTLY modified for effect

(read the entire article here)

Found via The Bubble Generation

I miss the days of do no evil . . . where are thou my dear G?

For more Facebook bashing read Tech Beat

So here it is. . . the inspiration for social advertising platform released by Facebook. . .

As facetious I’m about that statement, if you think about it . . . what was pitched in the video are really no different than “SocialAds“. . . the absolute bluring of line between

advertising & relationships

privacy & knowledge

conversion & engagement

Again, as much as I think this is frightening as a consumer. I give them credit for truly examining what is going on with their community and understanding how third parties (as “controversial” as they may be) are monetizing their participation in that platform . . . AND finally building these models DIRECTLY into their product.

Fuck do no evil . . . everything is relative. If consumers are already adopting an advertising medium, it must be A.O.K.