wow, just wow

[PizzieDuster]

Wouldn't even worry about it. If someone is so insecure about their life that they begrudge other peoples good fortune, then that's their problem.

 

[luvsJack]

I have a friend that was apparently called out for bragging on FB, pretty sure they either said it to her face or in a phone call though.

With her its not about vacations though. Its things that she has. She posts pictures of every piece of jewelry she buys or her husband gives her, most of her clothes, her car, her house, etc.

I don't know who said anything to her but she made an apology on FB and said that she didn't mean to brag. And she says they are just blessed.

I don't care what she posts pictures of, I can just scroll on by. I didn't like her use of the word "blessed" though because that sounded, to me, like everyone that doesn't have what she has is "less blessed" if that makes any sense. I just scroll past anything she posts that I don't want to see, or I look at the pictures and think "that's nice" and move on.

But vacations? Goodness, I would be mad at half my family if that was a big deal. They travel all the time (AND without ME!! )

Seriously, if you don't like what someone posts there are too many ways to deal with it without calling them out. And to do it anonymously is just chicken poo.

 

[Colleen27]

I don't see anything wrong with it.

I myself love to see vacation pictures, the more, the better.

What's OK to post on Facebook, I mean, that it won't be seen as a brag?

I'm the same way. One of my mom's cousins just retired last year and I love seeing her posts. They went to Poland to see the "old country", drove from here out to the Pacific Coast with stops at Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the American Pickers' store in Iowa, cruised out of Puerto Rico... I'm really enjoying seeing all the photos of her travels. I'm not jealous, I want to be just like her when DH & I hit retirement age and seeing someone actually "living the dream" makes me smile.

 

[Mickeypooh99]

This has really got me thinking. I'm a vacation photo poster. I will usually post a couple per day on vacations. Like last year we went out west and everything was so beautiful and amazing that I wanted to share it with my family and friends. Pictures of mountains, wildlife, waterfalls. Then I will make an album when we get home, and post that all at once.

I also post pictures of my kids. I guess I think friends and families want to see them growing up, and what they are doing.

I love seeing other peoples vacation, kids, pets, etc. So I thought other people would be interested in mine. Now I'm thinking I may be over doing it.

I have a friend on a cruise right now, and I'm anxiously waiting photos because I like seeing them. Even though I'm stuck here in the cold and snow, and my kids have had 4 snow days this week!

 

[MIGrandma]

This has really got me thinking. I'm a vacation photo poster. I will usually post a couple per day on vacations. Like last year we went out west and everything was so beautiful and amazing that I wanted to share it with my family and friends. Pictures of mountains, wildlife, waterfalls. Then I will make an album when we get home, and post that all at once.

I also post pictures of my kids. I guess I think friends and families want to see them growing up, and what they are doing.

I love seeing other peoples vacation, kids, pets, etc. So I thought other people would be interested in mine. Now I'm thinking I may be over doing it.

I have a friend on a cruise right now, and I'm anxiously waiting photos because I like seeing them. Even though I'm stuck here in the cold and snow, and my kids have had 4 snow days this week!

I can understand that. To me, that is what FB is for - to be able to keep in touch with family and friends, share pictures, etc. I don't see anything wrong in what you're doing, and if anyone does it's their problem, not yours.

I love seeing pictures that my friends and family post.

I do have an "acquaintance" (we used to work together several years ago) that I pretty much bypass her posts/pictures mainly because we're not close friends and she does post a lot of her daily thoughts (that I don't care about) and photos. But I would certainly never tell her she shouldn't be posting them. Her FB page, her right to post whatever she wants.

 

[carriemd]

I agree on the bragging. The list of vacations did seem braggadocios.

Really? We're a military family who's spent a number of years overseas. Especially when we were lucky enough to be in Europe, we often went away to fun places for weekend (or longer) trips, and often posted pics of our trips. Our friends who are still there post pictures of their travels often. I love seeing pictures of my friends and family having fun and enjoying life--I don't think 4 trips in a year is excessive or braggy.
Different people value different things. Some value a lot of travel, some value a lot of stuff, some value a lot of charitable donations or a big bank account balance....some value a combination. None of my business, and if I don't like it, I don't have to look.

 

[carriemd]

Who cares if it is? Facebook makes it super easy to keep up with family and friends all over the country and world. If it wasn't for Facebook it would have been a lot harder for me to have found some old friends from High School or keep up with a good friend who was stationed in South Korea. With Facebook, I know what these people, who I care about or I wouldn't be "friends" with, are doing.

I also get news, updates from some of my favorite actors and authors, and more.

If people don't like what I post then they can hide it. It won't hurt my feelings. I hide posts from a few of my family members because I get SO tired of some of the drama. I also hide a lot of stuff from all the different games. Sorry, I don't care about your "farm".

The ONLY time I might speak up about something posted is when it is something that is obviously false. Then I usually will just post a link to Snopes or something!

And this....I've got three little kids, limited time, 20 aunts, 20 uncles, dozens of cousins, and friends spread round the world. The beauty of FB is that with one post, I can quickly update all of those people to what we're up to. And they can do the same for me. I rarely get or send personal update type emails anymore.

 

[NewRVLady]

And this....I've got three little kids, limited time, 20 aunts, 20 uncles, dozens of cousins, and friends spread round the world. The beauty of FB is that with one post, I can quickly update all of those people to what we're up to. And they can do the same for me. I rarely get or send personal update type emails anymore.

Me either. I have 2 sibs who aren't active on facebook and miss lots of my pics

 

[NEDisneyFans]

This has really got me thinking. I'm a vacation photo poster. I will usually post a couple per day on vacations. Like last year we went out west and everything was so beautiful and amazing that I wanted to share it with my family and friends. Pictures of mountains, wildlife, waterfalls. Then I will make an album when we get home, and post that all at once.

I also post pictures of my kids. I guess I think friends and families want to see them growing up, and what they are doing.

I love seeing other peoples vacation, kids, pets, etc. So I thought other people would be interested in mine. Now I'm thinking I may be over doing it.

I have a friend on a cruise right now, and I'm anxiously waiting photos because I like seeing them. Even though I'm stuck here in the cold and snow, and my kids have had 4 snow days this week!

You are not over-doing anything -- you are using YOUR Facebook page they way YOU want to! I have friends and family who post this way, and I do as well. It is a great way to keep in touch over the miles and get a peek into each others' lives. Anyone who doesn't want to look doesn't have to.

I can understand that. To me, that is what FB is for - to be able to keep in touch with family and friends, share pictures, etc. I don't see anything wrong in what you're doing, and if anyone does it's their problem, not yours.

I love seeing pictures that my friends and family post.

I do have an "acquaintance" (we used to work together several years ago) that I pretty much bypass her posts/pictures mainly because we're not close friends and she does post a lot of her daily thoughts (that I don't care about) and photos. But I would certainly never tell her she shouldn't be posting them. Her FB page, her right to post whatever she wants.