After being on Facebook for a (way too) long time now, I finally decided to see what else was available besides my Home page and my Wall. Since most of the other Facebook offerings scared the living daylights out of me I ended up at this rather tame looking area called “Notes”.
It said I hadn’t written anything yet. It said I had no notes (you rotten socially impaired little bugger!)
Always the guilt trip. I swear, Facebook is as bad as the Catholic church. You don’t have pictures! You don’t have any friends! You should write something about yourself! You should write something here! You should write something there! You’re not doing it right! You aren’t playing any games! You’re not being social…
WHY DON’T YOU SHARE SOMETHING!!??
That’s me all over–socially unacceptable. Have been my whole life but that’s no reason for Facebook flapping the fact in my face all the time. I mean, I share interesting news stories on Facebook…now and then…sometimes anyway. And I shared a few videos…okay, not all that many, but I did share some. And I do log in…once in awhile…kind of…every couple of weeks at least and update my status…now and then…occasionally.
And I shared this post now didn’t I? So there, mister “people are now objects on a graph” Zuckerberg! I share…I SHARE!!*pant-pant-wheeze-cough*
But I don’t feel guilty.
Facebook? Facebook? The last refuge for the mentally bewildered. You have been warned.
.-= Grandad´s last ramble ..Making the earth move =-.
You have a blog where your Grandad comments. You don’t really need Facebook Kirk… I would like to use it more, but I’m not good at sharing at that level. Same applies to twitter. Don’t really see why anyone would care what I’m doing at any given moment! I do like to stay connected though and pop by both accounts on a regular basis.
This morning I got a message in the side panel in FB that suggested I let my sister know she needs to add a photo, so I know what you’re talking about with the guilt thing. I thought it a little strange, but they almost had me – until I read your post! My sister would thank you. Now she won’t be getting a reminder about a photo from me.:-)
.-= Denise Hamlin´s last ramble ..New Movies in Iowa City & Coralville This Weekend =-.
Grandad – I prefer to think of it more along the lines of an indoor sport for the feeble minded myself. I consider myself truly lost now.
Denise – Well, he’s not really my grandad as there’s only about 9 years between us (unless he got married and had kids before he was born of course) although it might be a hoot going to the nearest pub and claiming that he is. Of course I’d have to fly over to Ireland to do that as well so I’m afraid it’s going to have to wait awhile.
Glad I saved you from such an horribly embarrassing situation. One must be careful when dealing with the Matrix of Facebook. You’ll find yourself doing all sorts of unusual things you would never normally do.
Glad you set the record straight about Grandad there Kirk. Came up with the same thing myself while while I was out and about earlier today. Can you believe that? The stuff your subconscious works on while your busy doing something else!
I have to admit, your post was very timely when it came to saving me from doing something stupid on FB.
On an unrelated and yet related subject, hop on over and take a look at a photo of one of the coolest flags in the world on my FB business page. Made my day yesterday when I was presented with that particular shot…
Denise – I’m afraid I can’t get there from here meaning I can’t find your business page on Facebook and your website is coming up with a “500 Internal server error”. A bit strange since it’s always come right up before. Perhaps you need to pound on your hosting company a bit?
You can shoot me the FB address via my contact page if you wish.
Kirk,
Go to USS Silversides fb page. I’m sure it will bring back good memories.
Pat
Okay, late reply here. Been kind of crazy around here since we’re at the end of buying a home and at the beginning of packing and (in about 2 weeks) moving to said home. But, as you know, I’ve already found you guys at FB. Please forgive me if I disappear for long periods of time due to the above.
Really glad you found me though. It’s been a hell of a long time.
Hey I can relate to your post. I have a mental disability, and feel guilty enough taking 12 grand a year from the government and being a non-vet. Still can’t pay rent and dealing with cyclical issues/ social anxiety stuff. FB is not for the socially “inept”– something I was told was true for me, and I believed him — I post occassionally as well, here and there, anyway. Every few weeks or a month. (I’m 22, find me out, I have a facebook page, it’s awesome… Pretty sure the pirate internet in my bumblefuck apartment already knows what I mean)… A lot of my friends are vets either coming back from or going to Afghanistan and I say prayers for them, whatever those are worth. Check out IAVA I guess I’m trying to be helpful, but TMI as usual (facebook is whatever, not sure I even want to keep my page up). Paul Reickoff or someting is the director, they are trying to do a lot of cool stuff w/ disability and veterans (Iraq and Afganistan Veterans for America). I told my friends but they mostly just drink a lot of beer.
Best wishes and good luck, Signed,
A Real Person.