Top Comments: The Problems with Facebook, Windows and Apple

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2. Will Apple Launch an iPhone Smartwatch in 2013?

   We reported this week that Apple and Intel are working together to create a Bluetooth-equipped smartwatch in 2013.

   Reader Stuart Turnbull found the idea outlandish and, in his words, a bit "insulting."

   

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4. Randi Zuckerberg Not Happy About Facebook Photo Privacy Breach

   When a Twitter power user reposted a photo that Mark Zuckerberg's sister Randi had posted on Facebook, the female Zuckerberg was furious that her privacy had been breached. But the exchange grew into a much larger conversation on Mashable about digital privacy on Facebook.

   Erik Bigelow felt that the real culprit in this situation was Facebook's confusing terms of service.

   

5. Randi Zuckerberg Not Happy About Facebook Photo Privacy Breach

   Commenter Nancy Deer felt that there was no issue of a privacy breach. Deer reasoned: if you put it on the web, it's public, period.

   

6. Randi Zuckerberg Not Happy About Facebook Photo Privacy Breach

   One reader felt that both parties had behaved inappropriately.

   

7. Randi Zuckerberg Not Happy About Facebook Photo Privacy Breach

   Jeremy Naranjo posted a radical re-imagining of Facebook's TOS in order to circumvent this kind of problem. Naranjo suggested that every re-share should require explicit permission from the original poster.

   

As the holiday season and the year itself drew to a close this week, Mashable readers were reflective about the innovations and complications we've seen in the tech world in 2012. The top comments this week showcase the excitement and frustration that surround top products and services like Microsoft, Apple and Facebook.

The most commented upon story this week was was the op-ed "The Problem with Windows 8," in which Mashable editor Pete Pachal elaborated on the problems he has with the new OS. Our readers largely agreed with Pachal's assessment of Windows 8's shortcomings, though several readers provided well-reasoned rebuttals of some of his points. The second-hottest story was about the rumored "smartphone watch" that Apple may be developing. Our community was split over whether or not this watch was something they wanted, or that anyone needed.

Readers also flocked to stories this week that looked at the intersection of human interaction and technology. Mark Zuckerberg's sister Randi was outraged when a picture she posted on Facebook was reposted to Twitter, inciting a global online conversation about Facebook's privacy settings. Our commenters sounded off on everything from Randi Zuckerberg's reaction to Facebook's settings themselves.

What was the topic on Mashable that you were most excited about this week? Don't forget to let your voice be heard in the comment sections and next week you could be featured in the top comments.

It's been a wonderful year for the Mashable community, and we want to thank all of our readers for making it fantastic. See you in 2013!

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