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[–] 29 points 2 years ago (1 child)

That was like the biggest thing i learned in computer class, that i already knew in 2002 or so. Later myspace became a thing, and everyone had a myspace name. Then facebook and some people used their real name. Then facebook asked you for your phone number, and i thought: well, that's silly, who in their right mind would do that. Turns out the answer is everyone.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    They even give them all phone numbers from all of their contacts linked to real name (even those who don’t have whatsapp)

    What a database…

    They exactly know who knows who and how connected people are. Nearly everywhere in Europe. Don’t know about US, I think there is more iMessage?

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