It's Evil, i read somewhere that Facebook was named as one of the contributing factors in 35% of all divorces in America last year. :evil:
Don't know how many divorces it's caused, but I have read a few articles and talked to a few people that have said facebook statuses, posts, and pictures have played a large part in divorce settlements. Like denying joint custody of children because there were pictures of the dad dating a skank and the judge denying alimoney because there were posts from the woman about going on a date while she was supposed to be happily married. It's amazing how much people will post without realizing the consequences.
As for me, I use facebook, but not really all that much. The poeple I wanted to keep in touch with I have and I don't really keep up with all the status updates.
I like Facebook and I check it quite regularly. My wife, on the other hand, really hates it. Sure, there's a lot of crap on there (the apps and games etc) but if you get rid of all that it's a handy way to keep in touch with people.
I only use it to keep in touch with friends and family as a lot of them are overseas - I'm more likely to send a PM on Facebook than an email just as I'm more likely to Skype call my family than use the phone. It's just another means of communication in the ever-evolving technical age.
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I can't understand how people can take it so seriously. And by 'people' I mean those people who criticize it.
It's just a website like any other. It's only as important or irrelevant as you want it to be.
plus it's a great site for having a nosey at your amazing photos of China! :thumbup:
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
I only use it to keep in touch with friends and family as a lot of them are overseas - I'm more likely to send a PM on Facebook than an email just as I'm more likely to Skype call my family than use the phone. It's just another means of communication in the ever-evolving technical age.
I just set up an account for my husband (who was always against it for different reasons) as his brother is going overseas. And he's on it alot. Within a few hours of the account being set up, he rec'd a request from someone he does not know but they appear to have a mutual friend. another request came in from a guy he has not seen in 30 yrs. they are being ignored.
we're getting skype too after we buy a web cam.
i dont like the recent news which shows what game someone played or they bought some food for their imaginary farm animal. i want to see real stuff. there is drama though. my step mom's side of the family got in a fight over a pic that was mislabeled.
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Facebook is what it is and what you make it. I was anti until my daughter went on her travels and it was the easiest way to keep in contact. The whole family keep in contact and friends abroad. I think it's brilliant! I don't have many friends on there and if any post stupid boring things and throw in a lot of bad language I remove them.
As I work at night when all my friends and family are sleeping, it makes communicating a tad more difficult as they know I will most likely be conscious when they are, so it is handy for keeping in touch and arranging times to meet up without disturbing anyones sleep. I play a couple of games on there, but usually as a wind down when I get home from work at stupid times like 4am.
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oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
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Facebook may be dumb but today I am thankful for it because it got me chili cheese fries from my favorite restaurant for 65CENTS!!! Not only THAT, I hadd the honor of meeting the OWNER! It means nothing to most but.........The Original Tommy's is and has been my FAVORITE for YEEEEEARS!!! I always tell people that facebook is a GREAT place for business advertisement and look! it is!!!
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I have thus far resisted the urge to set up a Facebook account and update all of you every 5 minutes with my random thoughts like, "We're out of milk." "I'm doing laundry." "Hey, there's something shiny over there." (Where would I be without the "Instant Thoughts" thread...)
Also, I am very private. Which is why I've shared my address with Dimi, Eyed and Chadwick. :shock: (If I suddenly go missing, please inform the appropriate authorities in Greece, Idaho and Washington State.)
I can never remember who people are when I meet them. "Friend" requests would thoroughly befuddle me. I can't remember the names of the people in my own division at work, let alone someone I went to high school with decades ago.
Mr. Unlost is on Facebook. And now that he has mastered his latest smartphone, all of his friends know exactly what he's doing at all times. This is something even I have trouble feigning interest in, so I just don't get the whole thing.
Of course, now that Senrock mentioned the 65 cent cheese fries, I may have to rethink this. :think:
Hi Speedy!
I love facebook! It lets us connect with all our relatives all over the country, from Alaska to San Diego to Virginia. Plus, PJ fans and updates which are way quicker than the pit! Also, the stupid games, which I admit to playing....;) But, as others have said, it's what you make it.
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I have thus far resisted the urge to set up a Facebook account and update all of you every 5 minutes with my random thoughts like, "We're out of milk." "I'm doing laundry." "Hey, there's something shiny over there." (Where would I be without the "Instant Thoughts" thread...)
Also, I am very private. Which is why I've shared my address with Dimi, Eyed and Chadwick. :shock: (If I suddenly go missing, please inform the appropriate authorities in Greece, Idaho and Washington State.)
I can never remember who people are when I meet them. "Friend" requests would thoroughly befuddle me. I can't remember the names of the people in my own division at work, let alone someone I went to high school with decades ago.
Mr. Unlost is on Facebook. And now that he has mastered his latest smartphone, all of his friends know exactly what he's doing at all times. This is something even I have trouble feigning interest in, so I just don't get the whole thing.
Of course, now that Senrock mentioned the 65 cent cheese fries, I may have to rethink this. :think:
Hey, let me tell you, anybody that knows me knows that i dont like people all up in my business. I HATE the constant updates and whereabouts like the ones you mentioned up there. If I want my frenz to know where I am or to join me, i'll texxxt them! Having said all that and agreeing with you.......the "perks" you get from businesses are pretty cool. Borders has awesome coupons and promotions and so does Dunkin Donuts which, i cant find exxxcept for when im in NYC! (just to name a few) And its great advertisement for work purposes!
~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
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I laugh when I get requests from people I went to high school with. I always wanna type back that I never liked you then and I sure as hell don't wanna be your friend now. But I just click decline. lol
I laugh when I get requests from people I went to high school with. I always wanna type back that I never liked you then and I sure as hell don't wanna be your friend now. But I just click decline. lol
Yep, I had a friend request from a guy that was a nasty violent a-hole who floored me over some pathetic argument. When I pointed this out he conveniently didn't remember the incident.
.....update all of you every 5 minutes with my random thoughts like, "We're out of milk." "I'm doing laundry." "Hey, there's something shiny over there."....
....I HATE the constant updates and whereabouts like the ones you mentioned up there.
I thought those kind of updates were left to Twitter... now that's something I REALLY don't get!
It got me for free into a small gig by Robert Plant to launch his new album ... with free drinks ... it's not all bad
... and I just hide anything I don't want to see in my news feed (all the games) ... and don't think I'll ever use 'Places' as that's too much info for me
So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
I can't be arsed with games or shitty applications... I've even deleted most of my 'likes' and groups. I, like Chime, block stuff I don't want to see and only use it to contact people or to share my world with those I choose to share my world with.
I've never had any 'drama' on facebook. I don't seek out people I don't like (I've never blocked anyone, if someone pisses me off I just de-friend and ignore anything I see with their name attached) and if they're childish enough to seek me out, well then, let 'em *shrugs*
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... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
yip... there is more drama on here... ironically this actual thread contains more 'drama' than I've ever seen on Facebook... and no-one creates more 'drama' than the opening poster himself
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
I can't be arsed with games or shitty applications... I've even deleted most of my 'likes' and groups. I, like Chime, block stuff I don't want to see and only use it to contact people or to share my world with those I choose to share my world with.
I've never had any 'drama' on facebook. I don't seek out people I don't like (I've never blocked anyone, if someone pisses me off I just de-friend and ignore anything I see with their name attached) and if they're childish enough to seek me out, well then, let 'em *shrugs*
Exactly. If you don't like the game updates and requests, you just block them and you don't see them. And no one is forcing you to update your status with mundane activities. For the most part, I just give a few updates, post some pics, and that's about it.
Someone mentioned the discounts and perks. Twitter is good for that too.
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It's just a website like any other. It's only as important or irrelevant as you want it to be.
well it's not the cause, but a factor, i think it goes alot towards giving your love one attention and such,but im' an ass, so what do i know?
I only use it to keep in touch with friends and family as a lot of them are overseas - I'm more likely to send a PM on Facebook than an email just as I'm more likely to Skype call my family than use the phone. It's just another means of communication in the ever-evolving technical age.
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plus it's a great site for having a nosey at your amazing photos of China! :thumbup:
I just set up an account for my husband (who was always against it for different reasons) as his brother is going overseas. And he's on it alot. Within a few hours of the account being set up, he rec'd a request from someone he does not know but they appear to have a mutual friend. another request came in from a guy he has not seen in 30 yrs. they are being ignored.
we're getting skype too after we buy a web cam.
i dont like the recent news which shows what game someone played or they bought some food for their imaginary farm animal. i want to see real stuff. there is drama though. my step mom's side of the family got in a fight over a pic that was mislabeled.
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See, FB isn't so bad? LOL
too funny Dissidentman
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"How I choose to feel is how I am." ~ EV/MMc
"Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends." ~ One Stab ~
My profile is super private...which defeats the point of being on Facebook.
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
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It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
Also, I am very private. Which is why I've shared my address with Dimi, Eyed and Chadwick. :shock: (If I suddenly go missing, please inform the appropriate authorities in Greece, Idaho and Washington State.)
I can never remember who people are when I meet them. "Friend" requests would thoroughly befuddle me. I can't remember the names of the people in my own division at work, let alone someone I went to high school with decades ago.
Mr. Unlost is on Facebook. And now that he has mastered his latest smartphone, all of his friends know exactly what he's doing at all times. This is something even I have trouble feigning interest in, so I just don't get the whole thing.
Of course, now that Senrock mentioned the 65 cent cheese fries, I may have to rethink this. :think:
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I love facebook! It lets us connect with all our relatives all over the country, from Alaska to San Diego to Virginia. Plus, PJ fans and updates which are way quicker than the pit! Also, the stupid games, which I admit to playing....;) But, as others have said, it's what you make it.
Hey, let me tell you, anybody that knows me knows that i dont like people all up in my business. I HATE the constant updates and whereabouts like the ones you mentioned up there. If I want my frenz to know where I am or to join me, i'll texxxt them! Having said all that and agreeing with you.......the "perks" you get from businesses are pretty cool. Borders has awesome coupons and promotions and so does Dunkin Donuts which, i cant find exxxcept for when im in NYC! (just to name a few)
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!
"Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95
It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
I thought those kind of updates were left to Twitter... now that's something I REALLY don't get!
... and I just hide anything I don't want to see in my news feed (all the games) ... and don't think I'll ever use 'Places' as that's too much info for me
I can't be arsed with games or shitty applications... I've even deleted most of my 'likes' and groups. I, like Chime, block stuff I don't want to see and only use it to contact people or to share my world with those I choose to share my world with.
I've never had any 'drama' on facebook. I don't seek out people I don't like (I've never blocked anyone, if someone pisses me off I just de-friend and ignore anything I see with their name attached) and if they're childish enough to seek me out, well then, let 'em *shrugs*
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
yip... there is more drama on here... ironically this actual thread contains more 'drama' than I've ever seen on Facebook... and no-one creates more 'drama' than the opening poster himself
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Exactly. If you don't like the game updates and requests, you just block them and you don't see them. And no one is forcing you to update your status with mundane activities. For the most part, I just give a few updates, post some pics, and that's about it.
Someone mentioned the discounts and perks. Twitter is good for that too.
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i might have to sign up for that alone