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This seems like a relatively common way most 800lb Gorilla businesses work. Google does the same (Gmail and others).

Facebook is a business which has leverage and they are going to use it. Business is competitive thats the nature of the game. I can't get too pissed at Facebook, because Groupon and Foursquare will do try to squash smaller competitors as well - its the nature of swimming with sharks.



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