Facebook is like a cab driver.

Every time Facebook takes a giant dump on its users’ privacy, people are surprised. How can Facebook care so little about privacy? It’s not like they’re new at this, and besides, we’re the users. We’re the whole reason they’re in business in the first place. Our privacy should be their chief concern. Right?

Everyone loves a nice speedy cab ride. You even tip the driver more if he gets you there promptly. Yeah, he cuts those corners a little sharp and leans on the horn a lot. But he’s a licensed professional, and besides, you’re the passenger. You’re the whole reason he’s in business in the first place. Your safety should be his chief concern. Right?

But the reason the cab driver goes fast isn’t that he’s in a hurry to get to your destination. He’s in a hurry to get to his next fare.