I came across a nice article Article Link. Once I read it, I knew the full story would be well worth the read. Here is the story link.

Just when you thought it was safe to leave the house...

In the last few months, I've had many friends call me and ask "How can I get rid of my Facebook account?"

Sadly, this task is probably the single toughest task you'll ever encounter on the web, in your computing life or for that matter on earth.

Here are a few links to stories and articles that reference why I have boycotted the use and the concept of Facebook. Putting aside my paranoia or conspiracy theories, the fact of the matter is I have no use for this service and have little interest in support the megalomania that is surrounding those on the board of directors behind this project. And people, let us not forget one thing: this is all a project. A social experiment of sorts.

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