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techcrunch.com - 12/24/2008
Facbook Folds In Face Of Massive Litigation, Says They Will Ban Project Playlist
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Just in is a statement from Facebook that they are going to move ahead with a ban on fast growing (but non-label-sanctioned) music service Project Playlist. Last Friday MySpace banned Project Playlist. But Facebook remained silent even as music label insiders called them ...
facebook.com - 12/28/2008
Hey, Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene!(Official petition to Facebook)
— facebook.com — Recently, Facebook has started 'pulling a myspace' by not allowing people to post profile pictures of babies nursing. The pictures have been reported as 'obscene' and have been removed- their posters warned not to repost or fear being kicked off of ... (more) Hey, Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene!(Official ...

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Facebook Now Growing by Over 600,000 Users a Day - And New Engagement Stats
insidefacebook.com - 12/18/2008
Facebook Now Growing by Over 600,000 Users a Day - And New Engagement Stats
— insidefacebook.com — It was just at the beginning of December when Facebook crossed the 130 million monthly active user mark. Today, that number is up to 140 million . While Facebook has been growing at around 300,000 to 400,000 users per day for most of the fourth ... (more) Facebook Now Growing by Over 600,000 Users a Day - And ...

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squaredpeg.com - 12/21/2008
There’s something going down on Facebook. Pay attention.
— squaredpeg.com — I really need you to listen up for this post. Please . Something is going down on Facebook, and it has implications for your school. Several weeks ago I was contacted by my friend and colleague Michelle at Winthrop about some questions pertaining to ... (more) There’s something going down on Facebook. Pay ...

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AppScout:  Facebook Pulls Project Playlist App Over RIAA Concerns

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Facebook Pulls Project Playlist App Over RIAA Concerns
AppScout — ... The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reportedly contacted Facebook last summer about removing the Playlist application, and recently made the request again. ...

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