Serial Facebook-likers, you might have to be a little more particular about who you bestow your thumbs up to, going forward.
It turn out, you’re promising a little more than your stamp of approval when you give some brands a “like,” on Facebook. And by “some brands” I mean, General Mills.
The maker of popular products such as Cheerios, Chex, Bisquick, and Betty Crocker, updated their privacy policy this week. Specifically, they’ve added language that gives up your right to sue the company if you’ve downloaded coupons, or joined any of its online communities.
General Mills has defended their new policy, saying that it does not go so far as to change the Facebook “like” into a binding contract (for now).
However, if you’ve ever taken advantage of their coupons, you better think twice before pressing charges for your overly soggy Cheerios. And maybe reconsider your liking policy. Who know what kinds of ideas this could give to other brands.
It’ll be tough explaining to your firstborn that you love them, but you also once “liked” that “Awesome Brand” (or at least really wanted that discount), and now it’s time to pay-up.
Moral of the story, “like” with caution, you never know what your non-committal gesture of approval could be getting you into.
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