Google Starts Indexing Facebook Comments

First time accepted submitter SharkLaser writes "Users of Facebook Connect have previously enjoyed extra privacy as it was harder for Google to index comments made on the platform. Google, which also runs the competing service Google+, has now started indexing Facebook's public comments as well as comments made on platforms Disqus and Intense Debate, which all used programming that was hard for Google to read. Public comments and links made on those platforms will now be directly visible and searchable in Google."

Comments

Re:Dilute the results

[powerslave12r]

There still exists the cached link, albeit in a more discreet, harder to reach location. When you see the preview for a result, you'll see the 'Cached' link in that window.

Re:Google does evil?

[0123456]

If you're posting publically about things that future employers might feel would make you unsuitable for a position in their company, then you deserve anything you get.

Re:Dilute the results

[TheReaperD]

With Google, you should be able to eliminate the Facebook posts by adding -facebook to your search query. This is likely what the parent post was referring to as Google allows you to eliminate terms from your search. Here is Google's page on commands to better control your search queries.