I think the image below spells it out. I know I have posted several status updates regarding this topic, but c'mon people. "It's a status, not your diary."
I wonder if everyone asked themselves one or two questions would they still post half the crap some do. I often times ask myself, do I want this brought up later. Would I be ok with discussing this during Worship Services at my Church with my Preacher. How would my dear 88 year old Granny feel about this topic etc. I wish other people did the same. I have learned from Facebook SEVERAL things I didn't need to know in the past.
I have learned that peoples birth control devices have malfunctioned, A mother (who has kids near my age) bare chest was exposed on my news feed for a small time before I guess she realized she posted to Facebook instead of a private message. I get to keep up on private (or should be private) argument between others, that I real have no concern or business in being involved. It's seriously out of control at times.
Facebook was created by Zuckerberg in 2004 because of his past time at Phillips Exeter Academy where Zuckerberg was a member of the "Photo Address Book" which was nicknamed "The Facebook." Photo Address Book, was designed for students to list their class year, telephone numbers and their proximities to friends. When I started WVU (Morgantown) in 2005 I created my profile. I enjoyed getting involved with it and being able to receive invites to parties, social events and school/class events via Facebook. Exchanging notes and class info with my peers etc, and just keeping in the loop. I will even go as to say birthday's are always special because my Facebook Friends. When I lost my father the outpour of sympathy and love was amazing and so meaningful. It definitely has its purpose, it's just gotten "a bit" out of hand.
When they first started to let "communities" join Facebook outside the University realm I was a bit shocked and bothered by the abundance of friend invites and stalkers that began to flood through. However, after I've graduated and been out of College for sometime. I find it useful and still fun. I just think there should be a pop-up warning. "Do you really want to post this," then maybe a 2nd pop-up with "are you sure?"
Zuckerberg is said to be worth around $17.5 billion. I wonder if he knew creating what I like to call "Dear Diary" would be so lucrative? I guess if I were worth $17.5 billion, I wouldn't give two cares to what or who posted on their Facebook. However, I just hate the reputation that Facebook keeps getting for being negative, drama, dangerous etc. It's not Facebook, it's the users. So before you go and blame Facebook for your problems, the negativity around you, or any other crap you sling... Just know it's not Facebook, it's the company you keep on Facebook and in your life.
I think I've gotten my point across, I will just practice what I throw out and start "disposing" of those friends/posters that are non stop with their negativity and "TMI" updates. However, I won't create a "Breaking News, I'm Deleting Friends Post" Not that some of them aren't for good reasons, and explaining the path someone who is choosing to take with their lives. But if you're posting this message because you're ignorant and wanting people to beg you to keep them as your friends, go ahead and delete me too.
That is all.... For now!
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