Facebook already uses scanning software to pick up keywords in people's private mail. I've tested my theory and what they do is disable your account if you say you are going to get rid of yourself. This happens within seconds of sending the mail. No one has to report it. It's really not that hard to implement that software as it is the same idea behind targeted advertising (think: Gmail) based on our private correspondence. The fact is, nothing is private anymore.
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Facebook already uses scanning software to pick up keywords in people's private mail. I've tested my theory and what they do is disable your account if you say you are going to get rid of yourself. This happens within seconds of sending the mail. No one has to report it. It's really not that hard to implement that software as it is the same idea behind targeted advertising (think: Gmail) based on our private correspondence. The fact is, nothing is private anymore.