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In a recent article in businessinsider an impending attack on facebook by the hacktivist group known as Anonymous was discussed. They claim that the reason for the attack on facebook is because of facebook invading the privacy of all its users claiming that facebook knows more about their users than even their own families. This whole internet hacktivism seems to be an interesting topic and although may not have much correlation with how families operate, it would be interesting to see what happens when the largest social network is shut down.

My own take on why Anonymous exists is that this all can stem from growth in segmented marketing and the Patriot Act. Our every key stroke that we make online can be recorded and every site we visit is definitely recorded. I always get freaked out on how accurate the advertisements on facebook are because they all have to do with something that I am interested in. I believe with the addition of the patriot act it has made it easier for the government and corporations who maybe lobby for certain influential parts of the government to monitor the every move of citizens.

Whether it is for security or marketing we are being watched, our friends are being watched, and our families are being watched. Popular culture, which can be decided through segmented marketing, can now possibly be more controlled if we are watched more closely. While I am not a supporter of Anonymous I do feel it would be interesting to see people’s reaction when facebook is shut down for a period of time, just to see if there is any chaos that ensues. Whether it is from people who can’t access their page or from marketers who can’t look at what people are typing to figure out what to sell certain individuals.

-Ryhan Ahmad