Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should we boycott Facebook because of Cambridge Analytica?
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Stop using Facebook

This position holds that the response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal is to stop using Facebook altogether. It argues for quitting the platform — whether abruptly via #DeleteFacebook, by gradually weaning off it, or by substituting other services in its place.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Substitute Facebook
    We need a new kind of social network, with a new kind of business model.
  2. #DeleteFacebook calls for millions to delete their personal accounts
    Empowered by tech legends such as Zuckerberg and Musk, the #DeleteFacebook movement advocates individuals to permanently delete their private accounts following the Cambridge Analytica scandal. This is in direct retaliation to Facebook stealing personal data of millions of users and utilizing it to sway political outcomes.
  3. Slowly wean off Facebook
    Encouraging users to wean off of Facebook over time rather than deleting it straight away will allow users to break away from the platform without losing the connections they have made.