# FACEBOOK - Data Privacy & Zuckerberg Testimony on Capitol Hill **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 10, 2018, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122 "2018-04-10T12:28:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/41 "2025-09-10T13:27:21Z")
Haha… got that email too. Bet it’s going to be less than $10 because so many people filed a claim. Don’t worry though, the class action lawyers will still get their millions, and that’s what REALLY matters with class action suits. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/42 "2025-09-10T14:05:22Z")
> [@Onyx\_Z32](#): > > I’ll take the $18 (for my wife and I) free lunch The funny part is inflation has been so high since this post that I no longer can take my wife to lunch on Zuck’s $$, lol. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/43 "2025-09-17T18:09:40Z")
Just got this in an email… > Dear XYZ: > > Your Claim Form submitted in the _In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation_ is approved. Your settlement payment will be issued in the next 3-4 business days. The payment method you selected to receive your settlement payment was Venmo. > > If you have not received this payment in 30 days please reach out to [info@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com](mailto:info@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com). > > For more information regarding your settlement payment please visit the settlement website: [www.FacebookUserPrivacySettlement.com](http://lzzgcc5d.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Fwww.facebookuserprivacysettlement.com%2F/1/0100019958d1ff76-797b403b-38e0-496e-bb17-3fb36325a27e-000000/R1a2uoVDXLbQ-iwtY4qXNJzpDDw=444). > > Sincerely, > > Facebook User Privacy Settlement Administrator Woohoo, gonna be able to retire in a few days with all my Facebook cash! Google AI says payments are averaging about $30 per person but it’s based on how long you had facebook. Max is $38.26, min is $4.89. The lawyers are getting around $185 million though for trial fees and to administer the settlement payments, so another win for our completely corrupt class action system. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/44 "2025-09-17T21:17:41Z")
NYSpeed challange. How much food can you get from your winnings? $30 buys a lot of colt 45 beers ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/45 "2025-09-22T19:48:11Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/0/a04b98670d9e202d99f9c458d7ea841dca4572d8.png) Almost got the max. Guess I can retire now. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/46 "2025-09-23T00:16:07Z")
I haven’t gotten anything yet 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/47 "2025-09-29T21:33:06Z")
Got mine today, maxed out at $38.36. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/48 "2025-09-29T22:56:07Z")
Buying the yacht or the personal jet first? ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/49 "2025-09-30T09:19:23Z")
I’ll probably splurge for both once Hochul’s inflation relief check hits. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/50 "2025-09-30T12:01:33Z")
I forgot Cunty Hochul was going to send us all $200 because she doesn’t understand how inflation works. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2025, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/51 "2025-10-03T11:26:30Z")
Just got my notification of payment 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/52 "2026-06-10T17:57:42Z")
Just got an email saying I’m getting more money in June 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/53 "2026-06-10T18:33:36Z")
I got my $7 today through Venmo ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/54 "2026-06-16T13:24:04Z")
Hey now you only need 50 more cents to buy a hot dog at Teds idk how that place is still open ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/55 "2026-06-17T00:01:17Z")
I got $4.86 just now… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/56 "2026-06-17T12:08:47Z")
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**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/57 "2026-06-17T12:38:44Z")
> When looking for the “best” stock under a specific, lower dollar threshold like **$4.68** , you are inherently looking at the micro-cap or “penny stock” territory. Because stocks trading at this price point are highly speculative and volatile, Wall Street analysts rarely label a single one as an absolute “best.” Instead, the right choice depends heavily on which sector’s risks you are comfortable taking. > > Rather than choosing blindly, it is helpful to look at a few distinct categories under $5 that are currently seeing notable market activity: > > ### 1. High-Growth AI & Tech Speculations > > Many smaller companies are pivoting toward artificial intelligence infrastructure or software to fuel their growth. > > - **Taboola (TBLA):** Trading in the $3.50–$4.50 range, this digital ad-tech and content-recommendation platform uses AI to drive algorithmic feeds for publishers. It has recently shown robust financial swings, turning a previous net loss into positive quarterly sales and net income early this year, making it a highly watched pick for an absolute turnaround play. > > - **Inuvo, Inc. (INUV):** A much smaller, sub-$2 micro-cap, Inuvo builds AI-driven audience targeting engines (its flagship being IntentKey) designed to help brands advertise without relying on browser cookies. It is highly speculative but heavily aligned with privacy-centric tech shifts. > > ### 2. High-Risk, High-Reward Biotech > > Biotech is the traditional home of sub-$5 stocks. These companies usually trade cheaply because they are burning cash to get a drug or device through clinical trials. If approved, they skyrocket; if they fail, they drop significantly. > > - **Treace Medical Concepts (TMCI):** Trading around $4.15, this medical technology company designs and manufactures specialized orthopedic devices (specifically for bunion surgery). It carries a stronger balance sheet than many traditional pre-revenue biotech firms. > > - **TriSalus Life Sciences (TLSI):** Positioned around the $4.00–$4.50 range, this clinical-stage oncology company focuses on specialized drug-delivery devices intended to penetrate hard-to-reach solid tumors. > > ### 3. Alternative Sectors: Energy and Defense > > While many sub-$5 lists focus heavily on tech, some investors prefer tracking the junior players in traditional infrastructure, specialized energy (like junior uranium miners or alternative fuel sub-contractors), or niche defense suppliers. These industries face heavy regulation and massive capital requirements, meaning low-priced stocks here are either very early-stage or recovering from structural operational changes, but they often move dramatically alongside broader macroeconomic and geopolitical catalysts. > > ### A Crucial Alternative: Fractional Shares > > If your goal is to invest exactly $4.68 (or a similar small amount) rather than finding a stock whose _entire share price_ is under $4.68, you don’t have to limit yourself to volatile penny stocks. > > Most modern brokerages (like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, or Webull) offer **fractional share trading**. This allows you to put your exact dollar amount toward high-quality, blue-chip companies or stable ETFs. For example, your money could buy a tiny fraction of a major technology giant, a defense prime contractor, or a broad-market index fund, giving you exposure to stable, massive companies without the high volatility of micro-caps. > > _Disclaimer: Low-priced stocks carry substantial risk, low liquidity, and extreme price swings. Always conduct thorough fundamental research and consider your personal risk tolerance before investing._ ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122/58 "2026-06-17T13:12:41Z")
Grok’s advise for getting rich off $4.68 was get off your ass and get a side hustle. 😂 > **With $4.68, you won’t get rich quickly through investing alone—anyone promising that is selling a fantasy.** Markets are volatile, and tiny sums grow slowly even with strong returns. The math of compounding favors time and consistent additions far more than a one-time micro-deposit. > > That said, here’s a realistic, no-BS plan for what I’d do in your shoes. The goal is to treat this as a starting habit while focusing on the real levers: **increasing your income** and **building skills/discipline**. > > **1. Immediate Action: Park It and Start the Habit (Low Effort)** > > • **Open a micro-investing or brokerage account** that supports fractional shares and has $0 minimums. Examples (as of 2026): > > • **Robinhood, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Stash** : Buy fractions of stocks/ETFs with as little as $1–$5. No commissions on basic trades. > > • Apps like **Acorns** for “round-ups” (spare change from purchases) once you have more spending. > > • Put your $4.68 into a broad, low-cost index fund or ETF (e.g., something tracking the S&P 500). This gives diversification and historical average returns around 7–10% annually long-term (after inflation). > > • Why? It starts the _behavior_. Seeing even tiny growth builds momentum. But expect it to stay small unless you add more regularly. > > **Realistic outcome** : In a year with no additions, maybe $5–$5.50 if markets do well. Not life-changing. > > **2. The Real Path: Increase Your Income (This Is How People Actually Build Wealth)** > > Getting rich (or even financially secure) almost always comes from **earning more** , saving a chunk of it, and investing consistently over years—not gambling $4.68. > > **Start side hustles you can launch with near-zero money** : > > • **Freelance skills online** (writing, graphic design with free Canva, virtual assistance, data entry, tutoring): Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr. Many need no upfront cost. > > • **Gig economy** : Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats), rideshare (if you have a car), pet sitting/walking (Rover), or house sitting. Some pay same-day. > > • **Sell stuff you already own** : Clothes, electronics, unused items on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist. Turn that into more seed money. > > • **Low/no-cost ideas** : Online surveys/tasks (Swagbucks, etc.—small but easy), content creation (YouTube/TikTok in a niche you know), or local services like mowing lawns or errands. > > Aim to turn your first $4–5 into $20–50 quickly, then repeat and scale. Track every dollar. > > **3. Long-Term Mindset Shifts** > > • **Budget ruthlessly** : Know where your money goes. Cut tiny leaks (subscriptions, impulse buys). Even on low income, many save 10–20% by living frugally. > > • **Build high-income skills** : Free/cheap resources like YouTube, Khan Academy, Coursera (audit courses), or libraries for coding, sales, trade skills, AI tools, etc. The best “investment” is yourself—higher earnings compound massively. > > • **Avoid debt traps** and get-rich-quick schemes (crypto pumps, options gambling, MLMs). High risk with small money usually = loss. > > • **Emergency fund first** : Once you have $100–1,000 saved, protect it in a high-yield savings account before aggressive investing. > > • **Patience + consistency** : $5/day invested over decades with market returns can grow huge, but it requires steady income to feed it. > > **Bottom Line** > > I’d deposit the $4.68 into a fractional-share brokerage today, pick a simple diversified ETF, and immediately hustle to make more money this week. Wealth comes from **value creation + disciplined saving/investing over time** , not magic from pocket change. > > Start small, stay consistent, learn as you go, and focus on earning. Millions have climbed from less. You’ve got this—action beats wishing. What are your skills or interests? I can refine ideas for you. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-data-privacy-zuckerberg-testimony-on-capitol-hill/275122.md?page=2)