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Dear Google: Facebook Is Just Not That Into You

Google FriendConnect friended Facebook. It looked as if Facebook (stocked with former Google executives) might become BFFs (best friends forever).

Then Facebook blocked Google FriendConnect.

The message is clear:

Dear Google, Facebook is just not that into you.

Facebook says Google has forced them to break off their FriendConnect relationship. Apparently, Google has invaded the privacy of Facebook users without their permission.

Facebook hasn't turned a cold shoulder or abandoned the search giant. The social network has "reached out" to Google to find a way to make it work.

We view this trial separation leading to divorce, not an open marriage.

Here's what Facebook had to say in their developers' blog, under "Thoughts on Privacy." Read, "I want to be alone."

Now that Google has launched Friend Connect, we’ve had a chance to [...]
URL : http://feeds.searchenginewatch.com/~r/sewblog/~3/291694840/080516-110559
Date : 2008-05-16 18:05:59
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