Facebook: Five things to avoid

Gerald · 06-16-11, 08:17 AM

And I have no account at all, and no interest for that matter!

Syxx_Killer · 06-16-11, 08:36 AM

I joined Facebook initially to play some of the games. I have since lost interest in those as they all suck.

Anywho, I only keep my Facebook account now to keep in touch with a few family and friends. I also use it to follow some interests like TV shows, bands I like, sports teams and such. I deleted what personal photos I uploaded. Now, if I post an image it is just some generic image that I might find funny and want to share.

One thing that I really tire of on Facebook are stupid posts like "I'm tired" or "So bored". I find that whole thing pointless and irritating.

Sailor Steve · 06-16-11, 09:00 AM

I joined facebook because my friend Neal Stevens had a page there for his website. My long-lost daughter contacted me there on my 60th birthday, and I now keep up with both my girls and their families, as well as some old friends. Like any internet site it's an easy target for abuse, but I also find it a useful tool for staying in touch with real friends. I can easily avoid the fake ones.

Herr-Berbunch · 06-16-11, 09:46 AM

I agree with Steve, it can be a great thing if used correctly. I have friends and family all over the world and facebook just seems to be able to conveniently tie everyone back together. Letters are okay, but take a long time to be delivered (compared to anything e- or i-), and always forget something. Phone calls again the distance can be a problem, costs and time zones, and I don't want a good friend in Afghanistan to use his 20 minute allocation phoning me when he or she could be speaking to his or her wife/husband and kids (rather, they wouldn't want to be.... and I don't blame him/her/them). Not everyone has Skype.

It obviously has it's more seedier side, but what doesn't these days?

I'm not stupid enough to add people I don't like, or my bosses. I don't play any of the games on there, I did but not for long. And I don't fall for these 'click here to see who's been checking out your profile'.

It is nice to see many friends' pictures, and it's a great reminder for birthdays.

06-16-11, 10:04 AM

I think that given the nature of the exchanges in that story in the OP the woman should have got a hell of a lot more than 8 months jail.

Jimbuna · 06-16-11, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

I think that given the nature of the exchanges in that story in the OP the woman should have got a hell of a lot more than 8 months jail.

Agreed, she cost the British tax payer at least £6 million.

I've a Facebook account because close friends here 'advised' me it was a cool thing to have.

Can't remember the last time I was on it and don't remember the password LOL.

kiwi_2005 · 06-16-11, 12:18 PM

I do not like FB design layout its too plain I use to use Bebo long time ago in that site you could setup your pages to look pretty cool you could also go as far as designing your own pages if you wanted too. When Bebo died out I tried FB and didn't like it from day one. Its just plain and boring.

Onkel Neal · 06-16-11, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I agree with Steve, it can be a great thing if used correctly. I have friends and family all over the world and facebook just seems to be able to conveniently tie everyone back together. Letters are okay, but take a long time to be delivered (compared to anything e- or i-), and always forget something. Phone calls again the distance can be a problem, costs and time zones, and I don't want a good friend in Afghanistan to use his 20 minute allocation phoning me when he or she could be speaking to his or her wife/husband and kids (rather, they wouldn't want to be.... and I don't blame him/her/them). Not everyone has Skype.

It obviously has it's more seedier side, but what doesn't these days?

I'm not stupid enough to add people I don't like, or my bosses. I don't play any of the games on there, I did but not for long. And I don't fall for these 'click here to see who's been checking out your profile'.

It is nice to see many friends' pictures, and it's a great reminder for birthdays.

Same here. It's a tool, can be useful, useless, etc. Not really much to do there, but it's nice to have when needed.

BTW, if someone here wants to add me as a friend, be sure to include some short message with your friend request, such as your SS forum name. I turn down requests from people I do not know. SS members I add, if they id themselves as such.

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06-16-11, 08:17 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	And I have no account at all, and no interest for that matter! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-16-11, 09:00 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I joined facebook because my friend Neal Stevens had a page there for his website. My long-lost daughter contacted me there on my 60th birthday, and I now keep up with both my girls and their families, as well as some old friends. Like any internet site it's an easy target for abuse, but I also find it a useful tool for staying in touch with real friends. I can easily avoid the fake ones. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-16-11, 09:46 AM	#4
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I agree with Steve, it can be a great thing if used correctly. I have friends and family all over the world and facebook just seems to be able to conveniently tie everyone back together. Letters are okay, but take a long time to be delivered (compared to anything e- or i-), and always forget something. Phone calls again the distance can be a problem, costs and time zones, and I don't want a good friend in Afghanistan to use his 20 minute allocation phoning me when he or she could be speaking to his or her wife/husband and kids (rather, they wouldn't want to be.... and I don't blame him/her/them). Not everyone has Skype. It obviously has it's more seedier side, but what doesn't these days? I'm not stupid enough to add people I don't like, or my bosses. I don't play any of the games on there, I did but not for long. And I don't fall for these 'click here to see who's been checking out your profile'. It is nice to see many friends' pictures, and it's a great reminder for birthdays. __________________

06-16-11, 12:18 PM	#7
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I do not like FB design layout its too plain I use to use Bebo long time ago in that site you could setup your pages to look pretty cool you could also go as far as designing your own pages if you wanted too. When Bebo died out I tried FB and didn't like it from day one. Its just plain and boring. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

06-16-11, 08:36 AM	#2
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I joined Facebook initially to play some of the games. I have since lost interest in those as they all suck. Anywho, I only keep my Facebook account now to keep in touch with a few family and friends. I also use it to follow some interests like TV shows, bands I like, sports teams and such. I deleted what personal photos I uploaded. Now, if I post an image it is just some generic image that I might find funny and want to share. One thing that I really tire of on Facebook are stupid posts like "I'm tired" or "So bored". I find that whole thing pointless and irritating.

06-16-11, 10:04 AM	#5
Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I think that given the nature of the exchanges in that story in the OP the woman should have got a hell of a lot more than 8 months jail.