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How (and why) to hide your Facebook ‘Friends List’ from the public

Posted on March 3, 2023

Facebook is all about interacting with your friends, but there are times when it’s best to keep your list of Facebook friends hidden from public view.

For example, if you’re looking for a job, you might want to hide your friend list from prospective employers in order to prevent any possibility of “guilt by association”.

Note: I’m not trying to disparage your friends here, just remind you that you never know who might be holding a grudge against one of your other Facebook friends.

And here’s another reason… [Read more…]

Q&A: If I delete a Facebook photo that others have shared, will their friends still see it?

Posted on October 10, 2022

Question from Alex: This is probably a dumb question but I’ll ask it anyway.

Will my friends (and their friends) still be able to see a photo that I deleted after they have shared it?

I posted a picture a few days ago that I shouldn’t have posted and it was shared like crazy by my friends. I deleted it this morning, but will they still be able to see it?

I really hope the answer is no.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I prevent strangers from seeing my photos on Facebook?

Posted on September 27, 2022

Question from Mary: Hi, Rick. I need to know how I can set my Facebook privacy so that only my Friends can see my photos, albums and etc.

I recently got a private message from a total stranger saying he enjoyed looking at my pictures. That really upset me!

I need help changing my privacy settings so people that are not my friends won’t be able to see my pictures. PLEASE HELP???

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I hide the ‘Add Friend’ button from my Facebook profile?

Posted on September 4, 2022

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Question from Kayleigh: I’ve noticed that sometimes when I look at someone’s profile on Facebook there’s no “Add Friend” button.

I don’t know if it’s always been that way because I just started noticing it a few days ago.

Is there a way to hide the “Add Friend” button from my own profile? If so, how do I do it? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I remove my birthdate from Facebook?

Posted on July 8, 2022

Question from Bridgette: I hate how Facebook shows our birthdates to the entire world.

Can you tell me how to remove mine from my profile?

I’ve repeatedly searched FB Help but cannot find anything anywhere that explains how to do it.

If you can help, you would be my hero!! Thanks much. [Read more…]

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