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The bigger the network, the harder it is to leave. Many users find it too daunting to start afresh on a new site, so they quietly consent to Facebook's privacy bullying.
Evgeny Morozov
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Evgeny Morozov
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: January 1
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