# How I (don't) use Facebook

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Dear Facebook friend,

I like you and I want to chat with you, just not on Facebook!

My Facebook account is there to reach you where you are, but I do not
hang out there.  Please join me at Free and Open spaces instead -
via [email, Matrix, IRC or Jabber][/msg]...


## Why not Facebook?

Facebook is a closed system: all activities happen at one central place.

Email, Matrix, Jabber and IRC are open protocols,
exchanging between many Free systems (and some non-free ones as well).

> Imagine having an overprotecting mother, who allow you only to meet
> your friends at one spot in town - where she can look after you.
>
> You maybe have no secrets from your mom, but probably still appreciate
> the *option* of being alone - to have some privacy.

Facebook is that one spot in town.
Open platforms are "let's go meet somewhere".

Regards, Jonas