How the New Facebook Privacy Settings Work

If you don't know, as of today, Facebook will automatically start plunging the Earth into the Sun. To change this option, go to Settings --> Planetary Settings --> Trajectory then UN-CLICK the box that says 'Apocalypse.' Facebook kept this one quiet. Copy and paste onto your status for all to see. We must all work together to save the world.

Yes, big changes have come to Facebook, but not quite this profound. You should have noticed by now prominent notifications that privacy settings on the social network have changed.
The major changes are:You can control who does and doesn't have access to every item you post. The major settings you can make are "Everyone," "Friends" and "Friends of Friends" but you can include and exclude specific namesRegional networks (cities, countries, etc.) have been eliminated. Many became so large the lost their usefulness.Certain information about all users is now publicly available. This may be more information than you previously had available to complete strangers.Facebook apps and outside sites that use the Facebook API can only access information that you've made accessible to Everyone (unless you grant them greater access).

Facebook also insists that they do not, and never have, given any personally identifiable information to advertisers.

It's definitely a good idea to go (continue reading...)