Koldo
Outstanding Member
I agree with you.
My rule of thumb whenever publishing something on Facebook is: Would it be fine if my post became known to everyone in the world ? If not, then I better not do it.
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What do u think of Facebook?
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I agree with you.
My rule of thumb whenever publishing something on Facebook is: Would it be fine if my post became known to everyone in the world ? If not, then I better not do it.
Facebook is good for me to announce plans, our business FB page gets as much traffic as our website, though the website is where people can make online purchases.
And our Facebook page is free. No need to purchase space for schedule changes, no hosting site fees, nothing of that sort.
I'm STILL trying to leave how to navigate around twitter, snap chat, and Instagram, since the teens are on those sites ALL the time. If that's where the crowds are, it's reasonable for our studio to adapt and to have visibility.
But for now, our bulk purchasing population of moms and dads aged 25-45 are on Facebook. More grandparents are on there too, and posting pictures and videos are what they love.
Hardly anybody emails the studio anymore. They mostly text, call, or send a FB message. I'll ask for them as new clients to come in to meet, but they'd rather skim through photos, staff bios, online class schedules, and price lists to make a decision. Meeting face to face is less important than "connecting" through multi-media for most people nowadays. Times have changed.
And our Facebook page is free. No need to purchase space for schedule changes, no hosting site fees, nothing of that sort.
I'm STILL trying to leave how to navigate around twitter, snap chat, and Instagram, since the teens are on those sites ALL the time. If that's where the crowds are, it's reasonable for our studio to adapt and to have visibility.
But for now, our bulk purchasing population of moms and dads aged 25-45 are on Facebook. More grandparents are on there too, and posting pictures and videos are what they love.
Hardly anybody emails the studio anymore. They mostly text, call, or send a FB message. I'll ask for them as new clients to come in to meet, but they'd rather skim through photos, staff bios, online class schedules, and price lists to make a decision. Meeting face to face is less important than "connecting" through multi-media for most people nowadays. Times have changed.
Marisa
Well-Known Member
My 16 year old deleted her FB account over a year ago. Given some of the rantings of her extended family members and her happily diverse group of friends, I'm not sorry she did.
They are ticked they can't "see" her anymore, though. I have a twitter account but not really much to say, so I just follow people who have things to say I want to hear.
Facebook keeps trying to get me to open an Instagram account, but since the family member I unfollow because of her self absorption is all over Instagram now, I remain steadfastly in protest mode. The internet in general, gives many a false sense of reality, to some degree. When I was active on FB, I remember knowing the real stories of friends’ lives, and yet on FB…they made their lives look like a fairy tale. I’m sure this type of thing wasn’t only pervasive with my ‘friends’ list. If I want to read fiction, I’ll order a book from amazon.
and bragging about very mundane crap. lol
it caused me to lose respect for some friends tbh
To remember things just download the simple and free MiniMinder. MiniMinder - The Slick Little Date Reminder Program from Vellosoft
I haven't forgotten any birthdays, or anniversaries, or holidays, since I got it.
It pops up when you turn your computer on, listing whatever you put on it.
It even counts down to the event so you know you only have two days to get that Birthday gift. LOL!
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Yeah but for most people I still have to post on their FB wall on their birthday anyway. Because they're either overseas and I can't be bothered to pay for mail or try to convert time so as to call them when they're off work and at a reasonable hour (for them) or they're my age and will think me odd not to.
But thanks anyway.
roger1440
I do stuff
I'm indifferent. Just about anything can be used or abused.I've been on and off of it over the years...mainly off. I was wondering what you think of it, what has been your experiences? Just curious.
I use Facebook: I don't post anything too personal on there. I use it because I have found several old friends from HS and my time in the Navy.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
My brother and I got into a debate the other day, and he was trying to claim there is some huge movement of black people who are huge advocates of killing white cops (I suspect the origin of this may be a Fox affiliate station that edited a crowd chant to say "kill a cop"). His source? His facebook news feed. 
i agree with you
AnnaCzereda
Active Member
I use Facebook to chat with some of my buddies, read and post in two groups that I'm interested in and share the photos of my cat. I don't spend too much time there, I only skim through the dumb meme pictures, news links and the pics of what people had for lunch or dinner. Generally, I don't spend too much time there.
The real name policy is annoying, though many people have anonymous accounts. However, it sometimes happens that when Facebook admins suspect someone of not using a real name, they ask that person to provide the scan of his/her identity card. This is really outrageous, in my opinion. I would never show these people my ID card. It's too dangerous.
I prefer forums to Facebook. It's on the forums that you can have some genuine and smart discussions. And I just can't stand Twitter.
The real name policy is annoying, though many people have anonymous accounts. However, it sometimes happens that when Facebook admins suspect someone of not using a real name, they ask that person to provide the scan of his/her identity card. This is really outrageous, in my opinion. I would never show these people my ID card. It's too dangerous.
I prefer forums to Facebook. It's on the forums that you can have some genuine and smart discussions. And I just can't stand Twitter.
Kilgore Trout
Misanthropic Humanist
I have no use for it, and I find their presence and practices irritating and disturbing, but I love to watch the unselfconscious narcissism and banality expressed through peoples' comments. I generally get my fill through what my wife shows me on her page. I haven't logged into mine in several years.
Nada
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I've been on and off of it over the years...mainly off. I was wondering what you think of it, what has been your experiences? Just curious.
I have never had one.I see everybody with theirs, and they are like sucked in zombies.Same with texting.I see all these people on facebook and texting like maniacs.Lol.. They can't even walk or drive without it.People post all their business on these virtual pages.All their friends and info.It is ridiculous! Nobody can live without this stuff nowadays. It's sad.
Ingledsva
HEATHEN ALASKAN
Yeah but for most people I still have to post on their FB wall on their birthday anyway. Because they're either overseas and I can't be bothered to pay for mail or try to convert time so as to call them when they're off work and at a reasonable hour (for them) or they're my age and will think me odd not to.
But thanks anyway.
Get one of the free card making programs - and E-mail them a card.
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Ingledsva
HEATHEN ALASKAN
Yep, once it went to phone, - people have become very ill mannered, - and down right annoying.
I have felt like walking out of get-togethers, and dinners, etc, because the people paid no attention to the invited guests in the room, as they were too busy texting to FB.
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I prefer forums too. FB can keep you connected to people you might not be connected to....but I think to myself that if the person is meaningful to me, why would I only communicate with that person ...when online? lol So, all in all, that can be a good litmus test for people to put a value on FB. Having said that, I agree with your forums comment because FB is not at all about having intellectual discussion. lol
A friend described it as a glorified chat room, and I'm not inclined to object. It's cool and a bore all at once. In that, it's the epitome of humanity at the moment.I've been on and off of it over the years...mainly off. I was wondering what you think of it, what has been your experiences? Just curious.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
Facebook did let me learn my boss is very pro-pot, and she reposts stuff from NORML and High Times all the time - and she's married to a prison guard who wants to be a cop.
She doesn't use anymore, but I'm very certain she used to.
She doesn't use anymore, but I'm very certain she used to.