As if Facebook didn’ t have enough quizzes, bling and ‘stuff’ plastered all over, now they’re apparently using our names and photos in auto-generated ads and showing them to people on your friends list. Good grief! Are they paying me for using my name and photo in an ad?! Yeah – didn’t think so. :\ I’ll pass Facebook, thanks anyway.
Here’s how you too can opt out of these auto-generated ads by following these steps:
- Log in to Facebook
- go to Settings > Privacy Settings > News Feed and Wall > Facebook Ads tab
- Set “Appearance in Facebook Ads” to “NO ONE”
- click “Save Changes”
That’s it. Feel free to share the link to this post with every single person you know, so they too can opt-out of these auto-generated ads. I’m sure your friends will thank you. 
My Facebook friend Kay DeFreese alerted me to this via Facebook. Thanks Kay!
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Thank you for the heads up on this Traci! I just went to FB and opted out.
Great tip! Ugh, why would they even think anyone would WANT to appear in ads?? I opted out, your instructions were super easy.
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I saw this with a friend’s photo and wondered what was up. Thanks for this info. Going to change my settings right now.
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Thanks Traci! Didn’t know that! I just did it according to your instructions. This is why I follow you on twitter as @GanderCo!
Gary Anderson II.
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Thanks Traci,
I was not aware of this but have now changed my settings.
Guessing most Facebook users are not aware of this.
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You are welcome everyone. I knew you would want to know!
Traci you are awesome! You are always giving us the best information and help! Thanks so much!
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Saw this post this AM and took care of it right away. It’s amazing what they can do with our personal stuff. UGH! I RT on Twitter this morning. Thanks for keeping up with all the latest and greatest. You rock!
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Jeez, Louise! Where do they get off?! Thanks for the opt-out instructions.
I saw an ad like a few weeks ago and wondered how that came about. Thanks for sharing this super resource!
Miucho Gracias for the heads up on this Traci.Off to Facebook to “opt-out”
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Traci,
Saw your twitter post, which took me to Fox News (against my better judgement I might add
) and then to here.
Nevertheless, I am grateful for the tip and instruction.
Please continue being as gracious as you have always been in sharing your knowledge.
Blessings!
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You’re welcome Robert.
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LOL John! You’re welcome for the tip and instruction.
Thanks to Kay and you Tracy! I didn’t knew about this opt-out option and didn’t even think much on the issue. Now, I too feel I should get paid for the use of my name and photo
Anyways, I have also selected to opt for “NO ONE” in my settings.