Is facebook really all it's cracked up to be? We don't have facebook accounts but apparently we are the only ones. Do we really need another reason to stare at the computer? Are we missing out?
My thought is, "Meh." Sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes I don't. I go through spurts of activity there. The one good thing is being able to connect with high school, college, and even a few elementary school friends that I otherwise would not be in contact with. Although, our "connection" is just being able to see the status and photo updates others post. But, hey, sometimes that is plenty of information about those people. If I wasn't on Facebook I never would have reconnected and I don't think my life would be any worse.
I agree with the above comment. It really isn't all that great. Like you said, just another reason to stare at the computer! I really just like to make fun of my brother, but occasionally I'll "reunite" with an old friend and just make comments on their pictures, and realize that my kids are indeed cuter than theirs...kind of just makes me feel better about myself because I'm not as into it as so many other people are! Just kidding. But, it really isn't as excited and all it's cracked up to be.
I don't have an account either, and have been resisting getting one. I just feel like I spend too much time on the computer as it is. And I am afraid that I would spend so much time rekindling the past that I wouldn't live in the present. I know not everyone is like that, but that is my fear about my own self.
I just started facebook and so far it has been fun. I only check it once a day. I am not addicted yet. But It has been fun to reconnect with the family. YOu should join then we could chat more.
I guess I'm the odd man out. I think FB is fun and you ARE the only one (I know) that doesn't have an account. If you don't want to stare at your computer any more that you do then stay away. You will get hooked! I was on it a lot in the beginning but it has died down. Consider yourself warned...
I like it for the obvious reasons. I would recommend getting one just for the fun of it. Some people get a little too into it and do all of the games and applications that are available. But y'all are pretty reasonable and I don't think you'll get addicted.
Ok you are not the only one without a facebook account. Bryan and I don't have them either. I don't want one for the same reasons you said. Although I think it would be fun to reconnect with high school friends...I think I haven't stayed in contact with them for so many years so would I really reconnect with them or just think hey that's what they are up to now.
Jay and I don't have facebook accounts either. We have a blog, isn't that enough? I know several people who have accounts though and they do enjoy connecting with old friends. I guess I'm just not that interested in finding old friends! The ones I want to know about I already keep in contact with. That makes me sound like an awful person huh!?! Plus, isn't it kind of like MySpace? We wont allow our teens to have MySpace accounts so I am not about to get an account that is similar, that's just an argument waiting to happen! Good luck deciding!!
We're not on facebook, and don't plan on it. We have known people that get in trouble on it, both in and out of the church. Not only that, our 1st counselor in the stake presidency recommended in his talk not to use my space, facebook and those kind of sites. So, that's enough reason for me! Plus, anyone I want to stay in touch with has my email and blogsite!
1. Facebook is nothing like MySpace. Yes same idea, but totally different feel. Facebook is much more classy.
2. If you're not wasting your time staring at the computer, then your wasting your time staring at the TV.
3. My former Stake president (former because I moved, not former because of Facebook) is on there as well as my former Bishop. Facebook is just like the internet itself. It can be used for good (the church for example) or it can be used for bad.
4. When you first get into it, it may be somewhat addicting because all of these memories of old pals come rushing back and your trying to find everyone. But after a while you cool off and kind of peruse is every once in a while. At least I do.
5. I say go for it. I think you'll like it. Plus I'm trying to get my friend count up. I could use two more.
We love being able to reconnect with friends we have had in the military--the Landsverks for instance--who would've thought? The chatting feature is nice and you can turn it off if you don't want to be "online"...It is fun for Kevin and I...
I think you need to get on facebook so I can talk to you. I feel like there's a level of disconnect because I can't talk to you on facebook. It would really help us to bond closer. See you on FB!!
I like knowing what everyone is up too. It is an easy way to connect to people and is cheaper than long distance phone calls. I've gotten in touch with a ton of people I'd lost track of over the years. I don't do all the foo-foo stuff on it.
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My thought is, "Meh." Sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes I don't. I go through spurts of activity there. The one good thing is being able to connect with high school, college, and even a few elementary school friends that I otherwise would not be in contact with. Although, our "connection" is just being able to see the status and photo updates others post. But, hey, sometimes that is plenty of information about those people. If I wasn't on Facebook I never would have reconnected and I don't think my life would be any worse.
I agree with the above comment. It really isn't all that great. Like you said, just another reason to stare at the computer! I really just like to make fun of my brother, but occasionally I'll "reunite" with an old friend and just make comments on their pictures, and realize that my kids are indeed cuter than theirs...kind of just makes me feel better about myself because I'm not as into it as so many other people are! Just kidding. But, it really isn't as excited and all it's cracked up to be.
I don't have an account either, and have been resisting getting one. I just feel like I spend too much time on the computer as it is. And I am afraid that I would spend so much time rekindling the past that I wouldn't live in the present. I know not everyone is like that, but that is my fear about my own self.
I just started facebook and so far it has been fun. I only check it once a day. I am not addicted yet. But It has been fun to reconnect with the family. YOu should join then we could chat more.
I guess I'm the odd man out. I think FB is fun and you ARE the only one (I know) that doesn't have an account. If you don't want to stare at your computer any more that you do then stay away. You will get hooked! I was on it a lot in the beginning but it has died down. Consider yourself warned...
I like it for the obvious reasons. I would recommend getting one just for the fun of it. Some people get a little too into it and do all of the games and applications that are available. But y'all are pretty reasonable and I don't think you'll get addicted.
Ok you are not the only one without a facebook account. Bryan and I don't have them either. I don't want one for the same reasons you said. Although I think it would be fun to reconnect with high school friends...I think I haven't stayed in contact with them for so many years so would I really reconnect with them or just think hey that's what they are up to now.
Jay and I don't have facebook accounts either. We have a blog, isn't that enough? I know several people who have accounts though and they do enjoy connecting with old friends. I guess I'm just not that interested in finding old friends! The ones I want to know about I already keep in contact with. That makes me sound like an awful person huh!?! Plus, isn't it kind of like MySpace? We wont allow our teens to have MySpace accounts so I am not about to get an account that is similar, that's just an argument waiting to happen! Good luck deciding!!
We're not on facebook, and don't plan on it. We have known people that get in trouble on it, both in and out of the church. Not only that, our 1st counselor in the stake presidency recommended in his talk not to use my space, facebook and those kind of sites. So, that's enough reason for me! Plus, anyone I want to stay in touch with has my email and blogsite!
1. Facebook is nothing like MySpace. Yes same idea, but totally different feel. Facebook is much more classy.
2. If you're not wasting your time staring at the computer, then your wasting your time staring at the TV.
3. My former Stake president (former because I moved, not former because of Facebook) is on there as well as my former Bishop. Facebook is just like the internet itself. It can be used for good (the church for example) or it can be used for bad.
4. When you first get into it, it may be somewhat addicting because all of these memories of old pals come rushing back and your trying to find everyone. But after a while you cool off and kind of peruse is every once in a while. At least I do.
5. I say go for it. I think you'll like it. Plus I'm trying to get my friend count up. I could use two more.
We love being able to reconnect with friends we have had in the military--the Landsverks for instance--who would've thought? The chatting feature is nice and you can turn it off if you don't want to be "online"...It is fun for Kevin and I...
I think you need to get on facebook so I can talk to you. I feel like there's a level of disconnect because I can't talk to you on facebook. It would really help us to bond closer. See you on FB!!
I like knowing what everyone is up too. It is an easy way to connect to people and is cheaper than long distance phone calls. I've gotten in touch with a ton of people I'd lost track of over the years. I don't do all the foo-foo stuff on it.
I need more friends on facebook too.
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