Link: Misplaced fear about Facebook Messenger for Android

All of this hubbub over the new Facebook Messenger is not only hilarious, but it just shows how incredibly misinformed the average person is when it comes to technology. As the linked article points out, the permissions that the messenger app requests are completely normal and required by tens of thousands of other apps out there.

Now, let's not forget who Facebook is - and how they make their money. There's no doubt that one should worry about their privacy when using Facebook, but this whole conspiracy theory about the new Messenger is just outrageous.

From TechRepublic: Misplaced fear about Facebook Messenger for Android

With that said, don't be afraid to install the Facebook Messenger app and get your social media chat on. - Jack Wallen, TechRepublic