Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=SmootSmack;753435]How so?[/quote]

Facebook isn't anonymous. I'm not sure how posting on the Warpath is anything like Facebook, aside from the fact they're both on the internet.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=GMScud;753439]I have no desire whatsoever to join Facebook. Most of my friends are on there, and you know what? I still keep up with them just fine. Between email and text messages, that's enough. It's just such a huge time suck. When I was on MySpace, I would get sucked in and next thing I knew I had been in front of the computer for like 2 hours.

Plus like Schneed says- all the privacy issues are a big turn-off - Facebook "accidentally" leaks access to user names and passwords, etc etc. No thanks. I just don't feel any need to put my business out there, even if I can control the privacy settings (right up until Facebook screws up and has yet another privacy breakdown).[/quote]

I created a GMScud profile on Facebook so now I just pretend to be you on there :)

I think the huge time suck thing is sort of what you make of it. I mean if you get caught up in the games and all that then yeah but if you just check it on occassion as a quick way to catch up with friends and family then it's not so much, in my opinion. One thing it's good for, in my opinion, is as a shared photo album with friends and family.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=SmootSmack;753421]Says the guy who posts on a message board with total strangers[/quote]

To be honest if my job did not put me infront of a computer all day I'd probably have under 200 post here. Not that I don't like posting here its just that I do not spend much time infront of a computer when I'm not at work. Just look at my post history. I'm joking when I say its gay its just not for me. I have plenty of friends who have a FB account and I joke on them as well.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=GMScud;753439]I have no desire whatsoever to join Facebook. Most of my friends are on there, and you know what? I still keep up with them just fine. Between email and text messages, that's enough. It's just such a huge time suck. When I was on MySpace, I would get sucked in and next thing I knew I had been in front of the computer for like 2 hours.

Plus like Schneed says- all the privacy issues are a big turn-off - Facebook "accidentally" leaks access to user names and passwords, etc etc. No thanks. I just don't feel any need to put my business out there, even if I can control the privacy settings (right up until Facebook screws up and has yet another privacy breakdown).[/quote]


This basically answers the question how this board is different then being on FB. Good job GM!

To me facebook is cyber small talk, I hate when someone calls me from the past out of the blue and you have to go through your life story about what has been going on.

I am horrible with staying in touch with folks. If you are "in my life" right now great but once we move on good luck to you.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=GMScud;753443]Facebook isn't unanimous. I'm not sure how posting on the Warpath is anything like Facebook, aside from the fact they're both on the internet.[/quote]

Did you mean anonymous?

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=SmootSmack;753448]Did you mean anonymous?[/quote]

I caught that too.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=SmootSmack;753448]Did you mean anonymous?[/quote]


Haha...I was totally trying to make out the word too! I was like, huh?

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=12thMan;753450]Haha...I was totally trying to make out the word too! I was like, huh?[/quote]

Actually that's probably the way I would have tried spelling that word.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=GMScud;753443]Facebook isn't unanimous. I'm not sure how posting on the Warpath is anything like Facebook, aside from the fact they're both on the internet.[/quote]

This place is configured differently, but they're both virtual communities, this place just has a more focused niche.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=Mattyk;753453]This place is configured differently, but they're both virtual communities, this place just has a more[B] focused niche[/B].[/quote]

What's that.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

Anyway, facebook is facebook. What I mean is you go there to share details of your life through words and photos. On a very basic level, that's all there is to it. Some people take it to the extreme, others not so much.

Similarly many of us visit Warpath to post pictures from training camp, photos and videos of live football games, our man caves, spouses, babies, and friends. We discuss and share intimate details of our lives: Weddings, deaths and births, firings and hirings and everything in between. Hell, there's been more advice given here than Dr. Phil could only dream about! Seriously. Just about every damn thing under the sun is and has been discussed, analyzed, and dissected here on Warpath. We've made this into much more than just a football forum, we're a community. And that's what facebook is all about, your own little community that you shape.

I don't always come to Warpath to talk football. So to completely dismiss facebook as some freaky, new social phenomenon, to me, means that one isn't completely informed about what facebook is/isn't or they're not aware, or at least honest, about how they choose to interact with others here on Warpath in a very similiar way; as a social outlet.

I suppose on some level what we do here is less acceptable by social norms. I've never met any of you, yet I visit and talk to you almost daily. At least on facebook I know all the mofos I'm talking to. My 12 cents.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

Good post 12th.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=SmootSmack;753448]Did you mean anonymous?[/quote]

Lol. Yeah. haha. my bad.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=12thMan;753461]Anyway, facebook is facebook. What I mean is you go there to share details of your life through words and photos. On a very basic level, that's all there is to it. Some people take it to the extreme, others not so much.

Similarly many of us visit Warpath to post pictures from training camp, photos and videos of live football games, our man caves, spouses, babies, and friends. We discuss and share intimate details of our lives: Weddings, deaths and births, firings and hirings and everything in between. Hell, there's been more advice given here than Dr. Phil could only dream about! Seriously. Just about every damn thing under the sun is and has been discussed, analyzed, and dissected here on Warpath. We've made this into much more than just a football forum, we're a community. And that's what facebook is all about, your own little community that you shape.

I don't always come to Warpath to talk football. So to completely dismiss facebook as some freaky, new social phenomenon, to me, means that one isn't completely informed about what facebook is/isn't or they're not aware, or at least honest, about how they choose to interact with others here on Warpath in a very similiar way; as a social outlet.

I suppose on some level what we do here is less acceptable by social norms. I've never met any of you, yet I visit and talk to you almost daily. At least on facebook I know all the mofos I'm talking to. My 12 cents.[/quote]

Preach

The good news First and Scud, is that you've got a shot with Betty White. A shot I guess I'll never have since I'm on FaceBook...although Longtimefan might be more her cup of tea

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Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

You know what would be weird to me is to merge my facebook world and my Warpath world together. Like, I would never 'friend' any of you on facebook. Well, maybe Hessy but I digress:)

I really enjoy being unanimous.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=12thMan;753473]You know what would be weird to me is to merge my facebook world and my Warpath world together. Like, I would never 'friend' any of you on facebook. Well, maybe Hessy but I digress:)

I really enjoy being unanimous.[/quote]


There is something to be said about being [B][I]unanimous [/I][/B]on here. If you ask for advice people just focus on your issue there is no hidden agenda, where as a family member can't give you a completely straight answer becasue of all of their basis towards you. Am I making sense?

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=mredskins;753478]There is something to be said about being [B][I]unanimous [/I][/B]on here. If you ask for advice people just focus on your issue there is no hidden agenda, where as a family member can't give you a completely straight answer becasue of all of their basis towards you. Am I making sense?[/quote]

True, but I don't go to facebook for advice. So being unanimous really doesn't matter to me when comparing the two worlds, as far as advice goes. In fact, facebook is about putting yourself out there, no being unanimous.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=Mattyk;750538]Yeah I always find it odd that someone sticks their nose up at FB, but sees nothing wrong with posting on a message board. There's not a big difference between the two really. If anything this place is a little more odd since we really don't know each other. At least on FB I personally know 95% of my "friends".[/quote]

Way to promote your site there, Matty. :cheeky-sm

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

I am like Quake. I dont love or hate Facebook. Don't see too many negatives, you just have to be smart on it like anything else in the world.

Don't allow everyone to see your full profile, don't type dumb things, post dumb pictures and put too much personal information.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

LOL I am reading firstdown's post :smh:

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

Pretty well done!

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2n8Ma7y4-I&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - A LIFE ON FACEBOOK.[/url]

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

^ pretty cool

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

and people do face book why?

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

Interesting... someone here who was very anti-Facebook suddenly has their own page! You know who you are! ;)

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

I have one of those free face book accounts that I opened when we were planing a high school reunion. About twice a month I get an email of someone wanting to be friend me but I don't respond. I wish someone could tell me how to close the account because I have tried several times.

So who are you talking about.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=firstdown;753436]Yes they invented it for women so they have facebook which is the phone of the internet. That way the man does not have to listen to them as they chat on the phone.[/quote]

Great stuff.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=firstdown;775342]I have one of those free face book accounts that I opened when we were planing a high school reunion. About twice a month I get an email of someone wanting to be friend me but I don't respond. I wish someone could tell me how to close the account because I have tried several times.

So who are you talking about.[/quote]

Good thing you didn't get one of those pay accounts. Those are a bitch.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=Mattyk;775382]Good thing you didn't get one of those pay accounts. Those are a bitch.[/quote]

Man, I haven't laughed this hard in weeks. Thanks. I needed that

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=Mattyk;775382]Good thing you didn't get one of those pay accounts. Those are a bitch.[/quote]

So are you joking on me or agreeing?

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

I hate facebook. It used to be a great resource to keep in touch. It was restricted to .edu accounts and it was for college kids to meet up/keep in touch. Now everyone is on it.

To me, it is not an intuitive production. It's difficult to find what you're looking for. Their privacy policy is absolutely ridiculous.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

Hahaaa those damn premium pay accounts.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=firstdown;775393]So are you joking on me or agreeing?[/quote]

The first.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=firstdown;775393]So are you joking on me or agreeing?[/quote]

just bustin' on ya.

Just google 'delete facebook account' and there's plenty of info on how to do it.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=Mattyk;775424]just bustin' on ya.

Just google 'delete facebook account' and there's plenty of info on how to do it.[/quote]


You missed a prime opportunity!

[url=http://lmgtfy.com/?q=delete+facebook+account]Let me google that for you[/url]

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

I wonder what happens when you do this:

[url=http://lmgtfy.com/?q=let+me+google+that+for+you]Let me google that for you[/url]

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=Mattyk;775458]I wonder what happens when you do this:

[URL="http://lmgtfy.com/?q=let+me+google+that+for+you"]Let me google that for you[/URL][/quote]


Infinite Loop!

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

Both of you missed the question. I said I could not close the account and would like to know how. I did not ask how to delete the account like I never had one.

[url=http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+close+a+facebook+account]Let me google that for you[/url]

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

first, nice recovery. you are definitely a prime suspect in asking people to google stuff for you. If you contest this, I will find at least 10 posts where you ask about something which can be easily googled.

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=firstdown;775476]Both of you missed the question. I said I could not close the account and would like to know how. I did not ask how to delete the account like I never had one.

[url=http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+close+a+facebook+account]Let me google that for you[/url][/quote]

define closing one? just change your options to not receive messages and everything I guess?

what's the point in "closing" a facebook, whatever in the hell that is? to allow yourself to still see content?

Re: Your Opinion on Facebook
 

[quote=firstdown;775476]Both of you missed the question. I said I could not close the account and would like to know how. I did not ask how to delete the account like I never had one.

[URL="http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+close+a+facebook+account"]Let me google that for you[/URL][/quote]

huh?