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venturebeat.com - 2/26/2009
Facebook releases draft of new user terms, asks for feedback
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Facebook is now asking for user feedback on a draft version of its proposed replacement for its previously-contested Terms of Service. The company is also announcing a guiding set of “Principles” to help users understand what its true intentions are. A couple weeks ago, some ...
facebook.com - 2/26/2009
Facebook Town Hall: Proposed Facebook Principles
— facebook.com — PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING Facebook has created this group to publish, and solicit feedback regarding, the proposed Facebook Principles (the “Principles”). The Principles reflect the philosophy and values we aspire to and will guide us in ... (more) Facebook Town Hall: Proposed Facebook Principles

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blog.facebook.com - 2/26/2009
Governing the Facebook Service in an Open and Transparent Way
— blog.facebook.com — Last week, we returned to our previous Terms of Use as we worked on a new set of governing documents that would more clearly explain the relationship between Facebook and its users. (more) Governing the Facebook Service in an Open and ...

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facebook.com - 2/26/2009
Read the proposed Facebook Principles here
— facebook.com — The Facebook Principles We are building Facebook to make the world more open and transparent, which we believe will create greater understanding and connection. Facebook promotes openness and transparency by giving individuals greater power to share ... (more) Read the proposed Facebook Principles here

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GigaOM Network — ... . What’s most interesting about the new terms is Facebook’s commitment to transparency and its willingness to put future changes that generate a lot of controversy up for a vote. ...

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