Are you on Facebook?

[Schnuffi]

I am on FB having said that I wish the app was better.

 

[e4et]

Nope.

 

[burgerkill]

This post enlightened me, maybe I'll quit FB very soon.

 

[dlalonde]

This post enlightened me, maybe I'll quit FB very soon.

What in this post makes you want to quit FB?

For me it had a lot to do with negativity and, of course, this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnKmPQdapw

 

[burgerkill]

What in this post makes you want to quit FB?

For me it had a lot to do with negativity and, of course, this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnKmPQdapw

Well, some of you reminded me of how FB has turned into some kind of propaganda machine where people post political stuff and things they think matter much (I'm an easterner, but I have many western friends - I've seen too many different opinions, some of them are a little too harsh/ ignorant). I just think I could've done much more important things without being distracted by it. I'm still looking for another way to keep in touch with people that matter by the way.

Edit: It's not like the East vs the West, it's more like everyone thinks they're always right on the internet.

 

[Guytronic]

I like to refer to Facebook as FBook...
Sounds seedy and non family friendly.

I have to say some people I know in the groove refute Facebook as a fad vs. a necessity of the internet.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I like to refer to Facebook as FBook...
Sounds seedy and non family friendly.

I have to say some people I know in the groove refute Facebook as a fad vs. a necessity of the internet.

When Facebook started I couldn't use it if I wanted to. It was only for students at that time.

 

[Guytronic]

When did facebook get really popular?
I mean as far as popular culture?

I still get ticklers from MySpace by e-mail...haven't been on MySpace in eons.

 

[Laura Knotek]

When did facebook get really popular?
I mean as far as popular culture?

I still get ticklers from MySpace by e-mail...haven't been on MySpace in eons.

I believe it was whenever anyone was allowed to use Facebook, not just students.

I don't remember exactly what date that happened.

 

[Guytronic]

Ya know...
Since I left Facebook I haven't even given it a second thought until this here thread.

I miss the contact in a way...
...my main communication channels with friends are text and whatslapp these days..

 

[Muessig]

I am on facebook but hardly ever use it.

 

[raycpl]

I'm on FB and honestly its useful. I wont knock it. Even my some of my aunts/uncles in their eighties just started on it. It's great way to keep in touch. Forget the games and those stupid news feed and adverts. You just have to fiddle around with the settings and you'll find its ain't so painful to use.

 

[dlalonde]

Well, some of you reminded me of how FB has turned into some kind of propaganda machine where people post political stuff and things they think matter much (I'm an easterner, but I have many western friends - I've seen too many different opinions, some of them are a little too harsh/ ignorant). I just think I could've done much more important things without being distracted by it. I'm still looking for another way to keep in touch with people that matter by the way.

Edit: It's not like the East vs the West, it's more like everyone thinks they're always right on the internet.

I moved everyone I know on Skype

 

[dlalonde]

When did facebook get really popular?
I mean as far as popular culture?

I still get ticklers from MySpace by e-mail...haven't been on MySpace in eons.

I believe it was whenever anyone was allowed to use Facebook, not just students.

I don't remember exactly what date that happened.

Around 2007-2008 if my memory serves me right.

 

[multo]

I'm on Facebook but mostly use just the messenger service as most of my friends use that to communicate. I rarely post though. I probably just check the feeds once in awhile and exit

 

[burgerkill]

I moved everyone I know on Skype

I just deactivated my Facebook and hopefully I won't even think of reactivating it.

 

[ramyZgHR]

Deleted my account 3 months ago. Still happy with that decision.

 

[SSgt Bruskowiz]

Never thought of using it, but my youngest son forced me because he needed something for his "farm" so he created an account fot me out of my name just for his "farm" hahaha now i am using it as a shout out to my relatives and friends. Al wat i post there is set as private only "friends" can watch or comment. Okay, i know that private and facebook not going well together. So yea i use FB but not on a daily routine.

 

[dlalonde]

I just deactivated my Facebook and hopefully I won't even think of reactivating it.

Good luck. It entails a certain amount of weaning at first. Be patient!

Not like an addiction per se (I was not a power user in any way) but losing the habit.

 

[gedzum]

I'm still on facebook. I find it really convenient to keep in touch with relatives around the world be it seeing what they have to share (random moments, pics etc) or just messaging/group messaging.