Your Face Will Soon Be In Facebook Ads

jfruhlinger writes "If you're planning on checking into Starbucks using Facebook Places, your friends may soon see your profile picture in a Facebook ad for Starbucks — and, it goes without saying, you won't be paid a dime. You can't opt out, unless, as Dan Tynan puts it, "studiously avoid clicking "Like" or checking into any place that has a six- or seven-figure ad budget." The ad will also include whatever text you use in your checkin, so Tynan suggests some judicious pranksterism ("Just checked into the Starbucks around the corner and this doppio mocha latte tastes like goat urine")."

Re:Hmmm

[MrEricSir]

My "hello.jpg" Facebook photo would make a great ad.

Re:Or..

[TheGratefulNet]

You could avoid using facebook altogether.

hey, I like that idea. is there a button for me to press to show everyone how I feel??

(head asplodes)

Re:The funny part?

[Sponge Bath]

It could be worse, such as photoshopping for hemorrhoid cream:

"Suffering from anal itching, anal ache or pain, especially while sitting? Timex recommends Cool Bung brand rectal relief!"

Re:Or..

[WrongSizeGlass]

Kinda like how I use Slashdot when I want to find interesting tech links accompanied by comments from sad, self-important nerds who believe they're smarter than everyone else on the planet.

Wait, what? I'm not sad.

Re:Hmmm

[Beardo the Bearded]

Finally my goatse profile pic is going to pay off.