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Still there are folks that cannot deal with anything outside of Facebook, ie., cannot run a regular browser because they simply don't know how.

We have CLEARLY reached such technical ineptitude.

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Ineptitude might be the correct description assuming that one should have a certain level of tech savvy to participate online but should that really be the case? Apple not long ago ran a "what's a computer?" ad because participation in the use of computer powered tools no longer requires an understanding of how those tools work under the hood. While that might be disappointing to us geeks, for most people it's a good thing. I'm glad I can drive my truck to the National Forest without knowing anything about the correct ignition timing. Should an understanding of web browsers be a requirement to use the Facebook app?

Thats the point. The parent comment bemoans this because there are of course other ways to stay in touch. I'm just pointing out that for some folks Facebook is their internet. Given this, are we saying Facebook is now subject to being a utility that can't boot people off?

I mean you won't get stranded with your truck because you made an off hand comment you didn't realize would offend someone right? (Heh unless you're riding in someone else's truck)

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