Do users value privacy on Facebook?

Overall, I believe the answer to this question is no.  The fact being that there’s a larger uproar about changes in the design of the site versus the terms of service and privacy policy changes.  This is a big problem because it potentially gives Facebook the power to harvest and sell user data without much of a user uproar.

I don’t know why users are more concerned about the design of the site versus what Facebook can do with their content.  I believe some of the younger generations do not understand what privacy is or have not been educated in digital literacy.  There are many people who have Facebook profiles who are completely public.  I wonder if these users are inept when it comes to setting privacy controls or just don’t care.  Obviously, the design of the site will be the most immediate change a user can feel and that’s possibly why we hear larger criticisms regarding the interface versus the contractual agreements.

Until there is a mass problem of confidentiality or Facebook tries to sell user data (including, communication exchanges between users) to other corporations, I don’t see people being concerned with privacy on facebook.  I think it’s important that users hold facebook accountable and any other site they engage with.   Users should also make sure their staying up to date with privacy policy updates and be knowledgeable about the sites they use.