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So let's be honest. Some Facebook applications are really awesome, but there have been so many spammy applications that most people are afraid to test out new apps for fear that the applications will start posting crap on your wall and spamming your friends. Luckily, the way Facebook's authentication for applications is setup, you can test out applications without giving them all the information they require. Here's how:

Let's say you want to check out Slide's FunApp

The problem is, you don't want to share your email address. You don't want it to be able to post on your wall while you're in the bathroom or on vacation, or any time for that matter. You also don't want it to be able to access your sensitive information at any time. You just want them to have access to your basic information.

But for some reason, Facebook is not allowing you to select NOT to share the rest. You feel like you're being forced to do it just to get past the first page and see what the app is about.

Here's the solution:

Go to the URL bar

Scroll to the end of it and delete the part after &perms=

It should now end like this:

Hit Enter and look at the new screen:

Now you can click Allow with no fears.

Hope you enjoyed this trick.