Mark Zuckerberg, his neighbors are not his friends

It is far from being the greatest defender of privacy on the Internet. In real life, however, he attaches great importance. Mark Zuckerberg bought four houses surrounding his property in Palo Alto, for 30 million dollars. The price of peace.

You do not choose your family. By cons, we can choose our neighbors ... if you can afford it! The reason is perplexing: Mark Zuckerberg, founder of the largest social network, has purchased four properties surrounding his home, ostensibly to ensure that his name is not used as a selling point. 30 million dollars for his name is beautiful, clean, away from mercantile transaction. The pill is hard to swallow but the story makes you smile: the contractor that the usability and sociability of individuals his daily bread does not seem to appreciate not control his neighborhood. The protection of privacy for the boss, yes, but not for users.

However, Mark Zuckerberg should not feel too cramped in his villa of 500 m2 acquired in 2011 for 7 million dollars. He still bought four properties around his home in Palo Alto, California, told the Mercury News on Thursday. The source familiar with the property and quoted by the media transactions, indicates that "real estate developer was about to build a large property for sale to as house next Mark Zuckerberg." The new owner will rent these houses to their current residents.

Recall that recently Facebook website has removed the option to allow members of the social network does not appear in searches. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg, to 29 years and an estimated 19 billion dollars, can sleep soundly: it is the law in his neighborhood.