Facebook has done an about-face on its proposed new terms of service. The following is posted on FB's homepage:
"Over the past few days, we have received a lot of feedback about the
new terms we posted two weeks ago. Because of this response, we have
decided to return to our previous Terms of Use while we resolve the
issues that people have raised."
In today's New York Times:
In a Facebook posting on Wednesday, Mr. Zuckerberg (Facebook CEO) said “A couple
of weeks ago, we revised our terms of use hoping to clarify some parts
for our users. Over the past couple of days, we received a lot of
questions and comments about the changes and what they mean for people
and their information. Based on this feedback, we have decided to
return to our previous terms of use while we resolve the issues that
people have raised.”
The posting said the decision to return to previous terms was “the right thing for now.”
Mr.
Zuckerberg added that Facebook’s next revision of terms would reflect
“a new approach” and would be “a substantial revision from where we are
now.”
He promised Facebook users “a lot of input in crafting these terms.”
“Our
terms aren’t just a document that protect our rights; it’s the
governing document for how the service is used by everyone across the
world,” the posting said. “Given its importance, we need to make sure
the terms reflect the principles and values of the people using the
service.”
“You have my commitment that we’ll do all of these
things, but in order to do them right it will take a little bit of
time,” he said. “We expect to complete this in the next few weeks.”
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