The FB thread got me thinking

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

I'm a 29 year old girl from NJ and I do NOT have a FB account!! (Neither does my husband.)

Reasons why:

#1 From what it sounds like, people spend a lot of time on FB. I know that I have an obsessive personality and I do NOT need something else to be obsessed with.

#2 I kind of like the fact that I never have to see or hear from anyone that I barely even spoke to in high school and college.

#3 It seems like everyone has one and I like to be different.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Yes, I do and I love it.

I just started really using it less than a year ago, but since then I've used to be become connected with a sister (half-sister, actually) that I'd never met. It's been a highlight of my adult life.

I also use it to stay in contact with my sons' schools and school system. I've reconnected with many highschool and college friends. It's been great.

 

[kacaju]

#2 I kind of like the fact that I never have to see or hear from anyone that I barely even spoke to in high school and college.

I do not *reconnect* with old HS friends. I know many list that as a reason to have fb, but not me. I do enjoy seeing what family and friends are up to

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'm a 29 year old girl from NJ and I do NOT have a FB account!! (Neither does my husband.)

Reasons why:

#1 From what it sounds like, people spend a lot of time on FB. I know that I have an obsessive personality and I do NOT need something else to be obsessed with.

#2 I kind of like the fact that I never have to see or hear from anyone that I barely even spoke to in high school and college.
#3 It seems like everyone has one and I like to be different.

I felt that way, too. And I really did not search anyone out, but I started seeing them post on other friend's walls, etc., and then they started "friend requesting" me. Honestly, I enjoy it. They're not as "intrusive" as I thought they might be.

 

[Kat77]

I do not *reconnect* with old HS friends. I know many list that as a reason to have fb, but not me. I do enjoy seeing what family and friends are up to

I have FB and love it. It's been great for keeping up with family and close friends. We try to keep everything in group PM's and off our walls .

I'm in the super minority who keeps their profile open. It might be set to friends of friends right now, IDK. I don't like having to approve old classmates so they can peek at my page so I just keep it open. However, I do not list personal info and I have maybe six pictures total.

 

[Becky2005]

I do and it's been fantastic for planning our Disney trip with my sister who is 1,000 miles away.

She gets on at her lunchtime and we can do live chat (we have a private group for the planning).

We arranged one Friday night for her to get on & my brother to get on, so we all had a 3-way chat conversation on what parks we wanted to do, what dining plans we wanted, etc...

I don't accept every friend request since there ARE people out there that just want to friend everyone whether they know you or not.

I don't really put anything out there that I wouldn't be willing to say in front of everyone at church (my pastor's wife is on there!!). LOL!!!!

I don't find it any different than message boards I have been on other than I can give out more personal stuff since I have the privacy settings set. Of course, I know nothing is foolproof and if someone REALLY wanted to get my information they could. It wouldn't be hard...just look in the phone book, school directory, pay a private investigator, etc... depending on how hard or how much $$$$ they wanted to spend to find me.

 

[Lady V]

no-I just have a fear that something could get posted that would hurt my job opportunities in the future and I've worked too hard in school for that!!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

no-I just have a fear that something could get posted that would hurt my job opportunities in the future and I've worked too hard in school for that!!

Yes! This too!! I completely forgot that this really is my main reason for not joining and the three that I listed before are the bonus reasons! So let me rephrase....

I'm a 29 year old girl from NJ and I do NOT have a FB account!! (Neither does my husband.)

Why?: I am a teacher and do not want to unintentionally put myself in a position that could somehow shed a negative light on me that would negatively affect my career!

Bonus reasons:

#1 From what it sounds like, people spend a lot of time on FB. I know that I have an obsessive personality and I do NOT need something else to be obsessed with.

#2 I kind of like the fact that I never have to see or hear from anyone that I barely even spoke to in high school and college.

#3 It seems like everyone has one and I like to be different.

 

[dislaney]

I used to just get on my kids. Eventually I was getting on their accounts to see family pictures, etc. too much, and they made me make my own. I'm kidding, but I did finally realize that I might just as well make my own.

 

[Klismania]

I think I'm in the minority that I don't have a FB acct. Do you?

Which is precisely what FB and those who use it want you to think. I saw a comment once in our local paper from someone who said 99.99% of people are on Facebook.

Hardly.

I already get target-marketed enough, just look at some of the ads you see here on the DIS when you open a thread. I don't need to put more information out there that will attract more target-marketing. Sorry.

no-I just have a fear that something could get posted that would hurt my job opportunities in the future and I've worked too hard in school for that!!

Ditto.

In addition, I see too many people spending (IMO) way too much time focusing on their computer screens rather than directing their attention to the people they physically touch or talk to on a daily basis. I'm refuse to be like them. I'd rather have a small group of people who know me intimately and will be there for me because they know me personally than have 100's of "friends" in cyberspace who, to tell the truth based on what I've seen, only really seem to care about themselves and what is put on their facebook pages.

IMO, Facebook is the ultimate, "Me Me Me". Slap as much paint on it as you want, tell everyone how wonderful it is that you can 'connect' with all your friends and family, but I think I'll always see it as some badly written reality show that comes through the computer and interests the user because the user is part of writing the script.

I'll be glad when the FB trend goes the way of the dial-up line or the housing bubble.

 

[DAISY DUCK FAN!]

No fb accounts here either.

I prefer to either actually talk to my friends or personally email them.

Also, I'm a fairly private person. I choose who to share things with. I don't want to announce every little thing going on in my life.

And those old high school friends??? If I was still in touch with them or wanted to be...I would, but I'm not. High ended 20+ years ago for me. Didn't care for the majority of the people then. Don't want to see them now.

And while I know it's not always the case, I've watched to friends destroy their marriages due to reconnecting with old friends on fb during the last year.

Thanks but no thanks.

 

[horseshowmom]

nope.

I had it for about a month but was sick of reading so much about people "I'm going to the store now" "I just got back from the store" "Going out tonight with my peeps" yeah, I don't need to know your play by play... Plus I didn't want people knowing everything about me either. I had people finding me that I didn't want to so I was out of there I know that I'm not in the loop but I'm ok with that

I had one for a little while but closed it for some of the same reasons. I asked my daughter why on earth some of these people sent me friend requests when we barely speak if we cross paths. She said that they do it to be nosey!

I will add though that there were some friends (just a few ) that I did enjoy keeping up with that way.

To each their own, I just tend to be a private person IRL and found FB to be too public for my taste.

 

[desertgirl]

I don't, but my family is not very spread out. When my kids get older, I very likely will get one. However, I will keep it very private. I don't like to have all of my "stuff" out there.

 

[disneychrista]

I have a very "unactive" FB account. I have it only so I can "spy" on others.

 

[beaucoup]

I do. I am only friends with people I know. My privacy settings are extremely tight. Not even all my friends see everything I post. I'm very careful about what I post regarding being home, away from home, DH's whereabouts, money spent on things bought, and photos posted.

I do not accepts any apps, invites or games stuff people send either.

It can be a dangerous thing if you aren't careful. Loose lips sink ships.

 

[palavra]

Which is precisely what FB and those who use it want you to think. I saw a comment once in our local paper from someone who said 99.99% of people are on Facebook.

Hardly.

I already get target-marketed enough, just look at some of the ads you see here on the DIS when you open a thread. I don't need to put more information out there that will attract more target-marketing. Sorry.

Ditto.

In addition, I see too many people spending (IMO) way too much time focusing on their computer screens rather than directing their attention to the people they physically touch or talk to on a daily basis. I'm refuse to be like them. I'd rather have a small group of people who know me intimately and will be there for me because they know me personally than have 100's of "friends" in cyberspace who, to tell the truth based on what I've seen, only really seem to care about themselves and what is put on their facebook pages.

IMO, Facebook is the ultimate, "Me Me Me". Slap as much paint on it as you want, tell everyone how wonderful it is that you can 'connect' with all your friends and family, but I think I'll always see it as some badly written reality show that comes through the computer and interests the user because the user is part of writing the script.

I'll be glad when the FB trend goes the way of the dial-up line or the housing bubble.

I don't get the negativity toward people who like Facebook. Granted, it sounds like, for you, it wouldn't be a good fit. But why make it sound like all of us who do have a Facebook account are glued to the screen for hours a day posting trash and not in touch with the rest of the world?

I am much too busy with real life to spend much time on Facebook. However, I do enjoy putting pictures for friends and family to see on my page. I also enjoy the fun, lighthearted comments from friends and family. And, so far, I've met up with two people who were important to me in the past just be reconnecting on Facebook.

I hate to break it to you, but I don't think Facebook is a trend. For many people it is a useful communication tool.

 

[horseshowmom]

I don't get the negativity toward people who like Facebook. Granted, it sounds like, for you, it wouldn't be a good fit. But why make it sound like all of us who do have a Facebook account are glued to the screen for hours a day posting trash and not in touch with the rest of the world?

I am much too busy with real life to spend much time on Facebook. However, I do enjoy putting pictures for friends and family to see on my page. I also enjoy the fun, lighthearted comments from friends and family. And, so far, I've met up with two people who were important to me in the past just be reconnecting on Facebook.

I hate to break it to you, but I don't think Facebook is a trend. For many people it is a useful communication tool.

I agree. As I said previously, I decided to do without one, but there's no reason for others not to enjoy it if they wish.

 

[tvguy]

My work requires us to have one.

I've had mine for about 9 months now, and about 95% of what I do is personal, and it is amazing how people come out of the wood work. 3 weeks ago I heard from someone I played Little League with in 1968 and haven't seen since.

 

[jking6]

I love my FB account. I love the games (farmville & cityville) and I really enjoy talking with family from out of town. I have a DD who goes to college and it is nice to chat when shes on line and I have a DS who just moved out of state and I get to talk with him often. Another one of my boys lives a few hours away and it is a nice way to keep in touch and I get to see pictures of my granddaughter whenever something exciting happens in her life.
You just need to use caution in what you post and keep your site private and it can be a great way to touch base with friends.

 

[MELSMICE]

Yes, I have one & I enjoy it. I love seeing family pictures & keeping up to date with extended family & some friends.