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'Facebook Timeline Is Basically A CarFax For People'

Well, it is obvious, maybe. But here is the point: Facebook Timeline is like a carfax for people - if you have had an accident (e.g., a breakup) facebook wants to make it difficult to cover it up. The other vehicle might record it, for example.

Strange, since people chose to use their name, and not an alias for identity. Even cars were smarter, they use a VIN and not a name.

The world is happy, though. Just look at some facebook stats.

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