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... which is why I also included (6), which you conveniently left off your blockquote.

Ending harassment on Facebook is as easy as blocking them. Done.



But they seem to show your full name and public Facebook picture, which opens you up to all kinds of potential real-world harassment that doesn't exist on the (if you're smart) fully anonymous Craigslist. Such as showing up to your workplace to demand their money back, or finding your contact information via a Google search.


> Ending harassment on Facebook

Yes but with real information there is the external communication. I can search for names, addresses, phone numbers without FB.

It is naive to assume FB controls are valid in real life when personal info is available.




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