Why you shouldn't use Facebook's Messenger Rooms: A non-exhaustive list

Facebook has a shiny new bridge to sell you.

The preposterously self-described "privacy-focused social platform" announced the latest addition to its  family last week in the form of the video chatting tool Messenger Rooms. However, despite the company's assurances that it built Rooms with "privacy and security in mind," there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical of Facebook's latest foray into your life.

On the surface, Messenger Rooms, which according to Facebook will be available globally in "the coming weeks," appears much like its competitor Zoom. The service allows anyone with a Facebook account to create a so-called room that others can join. It will support up to 50 simultaneous participants, and offers the popular tile view.  Read more...