I’m not comfortable with how facebook thinks it knows me
fb, funny, whatever April 8th, 2008These two ads have appeared recently in the left-hand ad section on my facebook profile.


The thing is, I don’t know I’ve ever indicated anything about my sexual preference (other than my spouse’s name is Cara… typically a woman’s name!) or my lack of hair. So isn’t it a tad bold of facebook to assume both of these things? I assume these ads are triggered by some algorithm… or do they really display gay counseling ads to everyone in Denver (certainly a possibility). But assuming there is something in my profile that triggered these ads, why does fb think I’m gay and know that I’m balding?
These are the big questions in life. Ponder them well.

October 30th, 2008 at 10:42 am
I’m not entirely comfortable with it myself
However take this for an example of algorithm inaccuracy: A Death Metal Band’s website where google ads puts up links to funeral directors!