There’s a time and a place to be social. But with Facebook we have become a society that puts it all out there for everyone to see. From birthdays to unfortunate deaths, look to Facebook to get the low down on those close to you. If you can’t remember a friend’s birthday–FACEBOOK; if you want to tell a ridiculous joke–FACEBOOK; if you feel the need to tell your boss, family, or friend off—FACEBOOK; and last, if you want the world to know what you did yesterday, today, and possibly tomorrow—FACEBOOK!
Having the summer off and focusing on my new “project,” I have had the opportunity to read many articles about the misuse of Facebook and follow profiles of family and friends secretly. Some of the posts I see are very interesting and scary at times. We have become way too trigger happy with our fingers posting intimate moments and thoughts–for what?
I will admit that when I first signed up for my page, I was all over the place. Later, I calmed it way down to minimal posts, comments, and likes per week. I have come to realize that it doesn’t add anything extra to my day and just don’t have the time nor interest anymore.
With this phenomenon, I decided that it was time to give some thought around what is not cool when it comes to Facebook. If you fall within any of these categories, it may be time to move onto Twitter–lol. Did I just say that?
1. Likey Likey Laura–Really, you have time to like EVERYTHING? Is there anything that you don’t like when it comes to someone’s post? Obviously you must have time on your hands to scope profiles and see what your peeps are up to as opposed to maybe calling them.
2. Comment Carmen–I don’t want to see you comment on another post–EVER! While it’s ok to comment every once in a while, every hour on the hour is a tad much. By the time you have commented all across America, you could have written a book…maybe you should think about this as a future endeavor?
3. Pissed Off Patricia–Is it really necessary to put your dirty laundry out there, even if it’s in “code”, to someone who has tried you? Anyone who puts the issue out there in the social media realm needs to step up to the plate and resolve the issue face-to-face not on Facebook.
4. Curse A Lot Cathy–Need I say more? Anytime you actually write a curse word for others to see equals no class at all especially when it’s uncalled for–which is usually the case. And cursing just to curse in a post is so un-cool.
5. Tell All Teresa–We don’t need to know that you are at the salon at 11 am, going to the grocery store at 2 pm, having dinner with friends at 6 pm, and then heading to the “da club” at 10 pm all in one day. Yes, we know that you are busy but posting every second of your life shows that perhaps you may not have a life. Sorry to be so rude.
6. Business Betty–Some things are not for Facebook. While your friends love you, they don’t need to know the intimate details of your life. This may come back and bite you in the butt. Also, be careful of who your friends are when it comes to your business–like the people you work with. Questionable pictures also fall in this category.
I think that about sums it up. By the time you read this post, there will be a gazillion Facebook posts, likes, and comments because social media is always moving and transforming. We have gone from MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Ding, Ping, Pong, and Dong…or whatever. In any event, just remember the importance of actual social interaction with other human beings as opposed to your computer and if need be “unbook your face.”
Smooches,
Professor Diva Cali
Unbooking Your Face
Posted by professordiva on 8/12/11 • Categorized as Academic Probation,School of Thought
There’s a time and a place to be social. But with Facebook we have become a society that puts it all out there for everyone to see. From birthdays to unfortunate deaths, look to Facebook to get the low down on those close to you. If you can’t remember a friend’s birthday–FACEBOOK; if you want to tell a ridiculous joke–FACEBOOK; if you feel the need to tell your boss, family, or friend off—FACEBOOK; and last, if you want the world to know what you did yesterday, today, and possibly tomorrow—FACEBOOK!
I will admit that when I first signed up for my page, I was all over the place. Later, I calmed it way down to minimal posts, comments, and likes per week. I have come to realize that it doesn’t add anything extra to my day and just don’t have the time nor interest anymore.
With this phenomenon, I decided that it was time to give some thought around what is not cool when it comes to Facebook. If you fall within any of these categories, it may be time to move onto Twitter–lol. Did I just say that?
1. Likey Likey Laura–Really, you have time to like EVERYTHING? Is there anything that you don’t like when it comes to someone’s post? Obviously you must have time on your hands to scope profiles and see what your peeps are up to as opposed to maybe calling them.
2. Comment Carmen–I don’t want to see you comment on another post–EVER! While it’s ok to comment every once in a while, every hour on the hour is a tad much. By the time you have commented all across America, you could have written a book…maybe you should think about this as a future endeavor?
3. Pissed Off Patricia–Is it really necessary to put your dirty laundry out there, even if it’s in “code”, to someone who has tried you? Anyone who puts the issue out there in the social media realm needs to step up to the plate and resolve the issue face-to-face not on Facebook.
4. Curse A Lot Cathy–Need I say more? Anytime you actually write a curse word for others to see equals no class at all especially when it’s uncalled for–which is usually the case. And cursing just to curse in a post is so un-cool.
5. Tell All Teresa–We don’t need to know that you are at the salon at 11 am, going to the grocery store at 2 pm, having dinner with friends at 6 pm, and then heading to the “da club” at 10 pm all in one day. Yes, we know that you are busy but posting every second of your life shows that perhaps you may not have a life. Sorry to be so rude.
6. Business Betty–Some things are not for Facebook. While your friends love you, they don’t need to know the intimate details of your life. This may come back and bite you in the butt. Also, be careful of who your friends are when it comes to your business–like the people you work with. Questionable pictures also fall in this category.
I think that about sums it up. By the time you read this post, there will be a gazillion Facebook posts, likes, and comments because social media is always moving and transforming. We have gone from MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Ding, Ping, Pong, and Dong…or whatever. In any event, just remember the importance of actual social interaction with other human beings as opposed to your computer and if need be “unbook your face.”
Smooches,
Professor Diva Cali