Facebook - am I the only one?

itsmevkb

Am I the only person on the planet who isn't all that into Facebook?  Yes, I have an account but I sign on perhaps once a month, if that.  Honestly, I just don't get it.  I don't care if you're building a farm or if you're about to leave for dinner or whatever and, if you have something really important to tell me then call me or email be, don't post about it on Facebook.

I just see so many posts about people being upset over things posted on Facebook or questions about when to announce their pregnancy on Facebook and I think wow, I am just really out of the loop but hey, at least I don't have to spend my energy being mad about things on Facebook.

What am I missing?

Mouseygail

i'm just super nosy and like to know what is going on with everyone   its an easy way for me to keep in the loop with my friends!  I didn't really get into it until I got a phone that could access it...now its a way to kill time when waiting for an elevator, or pumping, or whatever

kimarino13

Mouseygail:

i'm just super nosy and like to know what is going on with everyone   its an easy way for me to keep in the loop with my friends!  I didn't really get into it until I got a phone that could access it...now its a way to kill time when waiting for an elevator, or pumping, or whatever

Yep.

LVBlvd

Facebook is a seductive mistress that I can't quit.  I love looking at pictures, keeping up with old friends, AWing my kids, etc.  I mainly look from my iphone when nursing, pumping, waiting in line at target...

DavezWife

I'm not into the farm crap, etc too.  It gives me a quick giggle once in a while, and I do have friends that I am better in touch with b/c that's how they are online. It's gone from "OMG, just pick up the phone and call me!" to "OMG, you never email me anymore, we only talk on FB" lol.

My FB pet peeves are the ones who post nothing but negative chit all the time, (I have one that complains about having to clean her 6500 sf house)  or ones with constant glitter farts laden with snarky passive agressive comments. It's an interesting social media, I find it very interesting in many ways.

ps - today's giggle, my grandma calls it "My face" and thinks Myspace and FB merged. lol.

browneyedgrl4282

DavezWife:

ps - today's giggle, my grandma calls it "My face" and thinks Myspace and FB merged. lol.

 

This makes me laugh because we were watching Law & Order SVU the other day and they called a social networking site MY FACE!

CardsfanSM

Mouseygail:

i'm just super nosy and like to know what is going on with everyone   its an easy way for me to keep in the loop with my friends!  I didn't really get into it until I got a phone that could access it...now its a way to kill time when waiting for an elevator, or pumping, or whatever

 ditto. I go through phases when I'm more into it than others, but I still usually check in once a day! It's a bit of an addiction, really:)

PhillySue

LVBlvd:

Facebook is a seductive mistress that I can't quit.  I love looking at pictures, keeping up with old friends, AWing my kids, etc.  I mainly look from my iphone when nursing, pumping, waiting in line at target...

This!! I love facebook

LOL.."myface"

vandelay

I'm not even on Facebook.  My friends, sister, etc. have tried to get me to join, but I feel so overwhelmed between my demanding job and being a mom that I don't need another time suck, which I'm pretty sure FB would be for me.  I may cave some day, though.

superned

browneyedgrl4282:

DavezWife:

ps - today's giggle, my grandma calls it "My face" and thinks Myspace and FB merged. lol.

 

This makes me laugh because we were watching Law & Order SVU the other day and they called a social networking site MY FACE!

My Dad calls it "Spacebook."  Like, maybe it's for astronauts or something?

Cassian

Mostly, what everyone has already said. It is an easy way to keep up with friends and family that I don't have time to see. I have a lot of my extended family on here and I get to keep in touch with them and their lives, whereas I wouldn't ever know what was going on otherwise. I don't feel so isolated from all the people I care about, but don't get to see.

emmyloustu

Self proclaimed facebook addict! I am nosy as can be and a Gemini who overshares! FB feeds this combo perfectly! 

I also love that I have reconnected with extended family and childhood friends. 

Smudges*Mom

emmyloustu:

Self proclaimed facebook addict! I am nosy as can be and a Gemini who overshares! FB feeds this combo perfectly! 

I also love that I have reconnected with extended family and childhood friends. 

LOL!! I'm an attention seeking Leo who is also rather curious about other people. )

As a SAHM, FB is kind of like my water cooler. Its the closest I get to consistent adult contact. FWIW, my friends don't start or carry-on with drama on FB.

jlcrane78

superned:

My Dad calls it "Spacebook."  Like, maybe it's for astronauts or something?

My uncle calls it that as well.  My aunt is on Facebook, but my uncle swears he will never join.  He can't see the point.

howleyshell

I 100% don't "get it".

I resisted getting on and I rarely ever check it.

When I do I'm bombarded by what wine a friend had that night or what tooth another friend's kid is getting or a "vote for my kid" thing.

It's information over load for me. 

If everyone posts every single time they take a piss what's left to talk about with your IRL friends when you call or see them?