Anyone know if it is possible to browse Facebook Marketplace without a login account to Facebook? Are there sites that mirror Marketplace? I don’t need to buy or sell, just want to browse what is out there.

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    far as I know, you can’t. they want your sweet sweet monetizable personal data. for Meta, every human interaction needs to be commodified, sold for ad revenue, and charged back to you as a subscription or AI pump and dump scheme.

    I use Craigslist personally, the founder has repeatedly refused to sell his business or users data.

    ‘I Don’t Need Billions. You Should Know When Enough Is Enough’ – Craig From Craigslist Says He Rejected Billions To Redesign The Platform

    from the article: By design, the company doesn’t make a single cent on most transactions. … If you’ve ever used Craigslist, you’ve probably noticed it hasn’t changed much since the 1990s. No sleek designs or flashy updates – just a simple, functional interface. “People want it simple, fast and effective,” Craig said. While designers have pitched modern overhauls, Craig and his team have stuck to the basics.

    This approach is intentional. Craigslist hasn’t poured money into maximizing user retention or playing the UI game, unlike other tech platforms. “Fancy may not be the answer,” Craig pointed out. Instead, the platform prioritizes usability, helping people find jobs, homes and items to buy or sell with minimal fuss.