How Do I Hate facebook? Let Me Count the Ways:

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. It's not visually appealing. I like color. FB is bland and unappealing. I don't like Daily Kos for this same reason.

2. I can never find what I want to find. I just saw where someone supposedly mentioned me in a wall post and I looked for way too long to see what this person had said. Never found it. But I now know everything this person has done in the last 6 months and what her political beliefs are. I already knew her political beliefs and I don't give a rat's ass what she did last weekend.

3. Emails! Grrrr!! I generally complain about people who complain about emails. That 'Delete' button is just too convenient. But I am now getting so many FB emails I am joining the email whiners.

4. Generally I like making friends online. I have several very good friends I met online. But FB tells me I have 100s of 'friends', most of whom I know only from their name on FB. I got a friend request this week from someone who said they were friending me because I was friends with someone he really likes but I don't even know that person. How can I make sure these FB friends are not serial killers or child molesters?

5. That damn poll about killing Obama. I was 'fortunate' enough to find it early before it was removed and the first comment under it was dated a month before it was removed. FB claims it removed the poll right away. But it was there for a month. That's not right away.

[MH1]

1. How does one "five a rat's ass" anyway, and why would you?

I've seen this phrase a few times on the internets and can't figure it out ... I must've missed some cultural education somewhere. Is it anything like a "high five"? ugh ...

(okay just kidding. ;) like I never ever make a typo. )

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. LOL fixed

Thanks. Best 'you need to edit' comment ever. :rofl:

[evlbstrd]

2. Ditto.

Plus.
I'm really there to keep in touch with my daughter but she doesn't intertubes right now. So instead I know waaaaaaay too much about people I don't know.

[CTyankee]

5. My daughter now uses a new verb "facebooking." As in, I have to spend some time facebooking today.

[Odin2005]

28. Hey, I use that verb, too!

[Ms. Toad]

52. It's "friend" as a verb that drives me mad

As in, "so-and-so friended me to day"

[CTyankee]

57. Yeah, that one is pretty heinous! nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. Hubby's family found me there and we have been exchanging old pictures

I enjoy that. But can't think of anything else I like about FB.

BTW, I was thinking of you when I mentioned good friends I met online. :hi:

[evlbstrd]

26. Hi, back!

I'm bad at FB. I should make sure you're my friend!
edit: Yup, you are.

[proud2BlibKansan]

30. Just email me. I hate FB emails.

I might delete you (accidentally of course!)

[evlbstrd]

36. I hate FB mail, too.

I only use it when other methods fail.
You're in my address book. Being deleted harms my self esteem and it's been pretty battered this year.

[tblue37]

72. I joined so I could see my daughter's photos. Since I joined, a few old friends that

I had lost track of have reconnected with me. But although I do have a FB account, I never actually use it. I just go and look whenever my daughtr posts a new set of photos.

I have to admit, though, that since I use it so seldom (just when she posts pics), I have trouble remembering my sign-in and my password!

[liberalmuse]

3. Don't ever put a rant regarding your place of work on Facebook.

Your boss WILL find out. That's all I'm going to say about that. I've pared my Facebook down to family, a few close friends and a couple of DUers. I'm only on it to get updates from my daughter in New Zealand. She does not have a phone, and while she does email, I like to see her pics.

[proud2BlibKansan]

7. There isn't enough room on FB for me to rant about my place of work and do it justice

Just sayin . . .

[Lars39]

13. Have you tried Skype?

http://www.skype.com/

[Odin2005]

33. I guess I'm lucky in that my job doesn't care.

I work for a non-profit that contracts disabled people like myself to various job sites and nobody cares as long I use initials to refer to fellow clients for privacy reasons.

[HughMoran]

8. Hmmm, I don't friend people I'm not sure of

That sure keeps traffic to a minimum.

[proud2BlibKansan]

10. I friended way too many early on

Now I need to unfriend some folks. But can you do that? LOL I don't spend enough time there to know how to do that. And it's probably some damn application I have to add. I really hate those.

[Poiuyt]

17. You don't have to unfriend. You can hide their posts.

That way you're still friends if you want them but aren't getting deluged. And yes, stay away from applications.

[proud2BlibKansan]

20. I have never added an application

Takes way too much time.

[frogbison]

29. games, etc.

My Mac seems to be running very slowly and doing weird things since I've been on FB. I occasionally play a game or upload pictures (all of which use coded apps). Do you think my use of Facebook could affect my Mac?

edited for spelling.

[Poiuyt]

47. No, your Mac should not have picked up anything malicious

You may want to clean out your cache and browsing history. Get a free utility like Onyx or YASU and it will do all the work automatically.

[frogbison]

48. Thanks!

[FatDave]

62. That's the way to do it.

I've only got 20 or so facebook friends, all of whom I know in real life. It's great for keeping in touch if you use it that way.

[AllentownJake]

9. It is better than MySpace

Which is owned by Newscorp. I canceled my account the day Newscorp bought it.

[proud2BlibKansan]

15. I agree. myspace tends to freeze up on my computer and takes way too long to load.

But I go there to keep track of my son's band. And they have a really cool myspace. http://www.myspace.com/seedlove (My kid is the drummer)

[FatDave]

61. Myspace is crap to the core.

It's written in ColdFusion, so it was heinous right out the gate.

[ncteechur]

11. it was fun... for about 5 minutes... did allow me to connect with some old friends

but now it is annoying. I don't ever go on it. My wife is addicted to the games. I actually think I might like twitter better even though I hate that I am saying that. At one time I said I would never twitter.

Remember the pet rock?


here today, gone tomorrow

[proud2BlibKansan]

16. I love Twitter

Short, quick, to the point. Easy to use. Brilliant idea.

[GoCubsGo]

12. You can stop the e-mail

On the top blue bar, click on "Settings." Then hit the "Notifications" tab. Uncheck everything under the e-mail column where you don't want to receive e-mails.

You can ignore "friend" requests. If you don't want them as friends, don't hit the button that says "add." The "You have 100s of friends" thing is crap. Just don't click on it. Don't click on anything you aren't sure of.

I know what you mean about Facebook. I'm only on it to keep in touch with a few people. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother with it. It can be a huge time-waster, and all of the games and garbage they shove on you are really annoying.

[proud2BlibKansan]

18. I got 100s of friends when I first joined

Had no idea it would lead to 100s of people I don't know. I had just gotten home from Camp Casey and we had agreed to connect on FB.

I hate to turn off the emails because I get about one a week from someone I want to hear from. Usually I email them and ask them to just email me instead of posting a message on FB. But one activist I know said it's easier for him to connect on FB. So I keep getting the emails.

[GoCubsGo]

24. You don't have to turn off all the e-mails....

You can leave the e-mails that notify when someone posted to your wall, and just turn off what you don't want, such as whenever someone tags you in a post, or whatever. The only thing I let them send me e-mails on is the weekly birthday notification.

You can "unfriend" people, too. Just go under your friends list and hit the "X". It's possible you got onto a network, which might explain all of those people you don't know. Chances are, if you end the connections, none of them will even notice anyway. I swear, some people "friend" people as if they're in some sort of contest to see who has the most "friends." It's like a popularity contest for some people.

[ginnyinWI]

14. You can set it so that you don't get any emails.

If you mean the notices that somebody has posted a comment or something.

My gripe is that I post something that I think is really interesting and then: crickets. Nobody "likes" it or comments. Makes me think I'm weird or something. I think it's more like laziness. People are in passive mode, reading stuff and can't be bothered to give feedback.

Grip #2: those infernal quizes everyone takes and posts. I really don't care what "Brady Bunch character you are"!

[proud2BlibKansan]

21. I hear ya

Those quizzes are seriously stupid.

[KharmaTrain]

19. I Filter The Thing...

I've had fun with Facebook...reconnecting with people going back to nursery school and, for the most part, they're people who I was friendly with along life's long road and here is a touchstone. I call it the "twilight zone" at it's like a quick look one at one's life.

As one whose played online for too many years (back to BBS's in the early 90s) I've seen these social networks come and go...having its moment and then something else comes along. But I've also learned to control the social not visa versa. Thus I limit the number of people I am "friends" with. Those who I "friend" are people I genuinely want to communicate with...and never solicit for them. Those who "friend" me are put in two catagories...those who I know and those I don't. Then I set them into one of several groups I've set up that let me see who I want to...family, business, others.

Also, I have a rule to avoid talking politics on there...that's why I come here. While I will comment on a friend's political link or comment, I don't put them out. Those who know me...and isn't that what "friends" are...should know where I stand on most issues. I'd rather see stupid videos instead.

As far as emails...I set up a gmail account where all those critters go...then once a week, delete them. I wish there was a way to shut those off as well as control some of the "news" I get (such as "so and so is now a fan of blow-up dolls"...TMI).

The words of my late father always ring in my head...there are friends and there are acquaintances...

[angrycarpenter]

22. They hate me over on facebook polls.

At least three times I have been called a paid democratic party operative because I apparently debate much too well and can produce numerous links to back up my claims in a matter of minutes. Any DUers know how to actually become a paid secret agent? I could use the money. But seriously Du has been an invaluable educational resource and the search function puts a wealth of information at hand, thanks DU.

[Stevenmarc]

23. Here's a concept, clean out your friends list, remove the dead wood

[pipi_k]

25. I connected with some cousins I haven't seen in decades

I love seeing their photo albums and reading about the goings on in their lives.

I also like playing some of the games, like Yoville and Farmville.

Yoville gives me the opportunity to "work" and earn coins, then whenever I feel like going on a shopping spree, I spend my Yoville coins instead of real money.

On Farmville, I get to be a virtual farmer and harvest and plant crops and buy all kinds of neat stuff for my farm (again with the coins earned by "selling" the crops)

I have an anxiety disorder, and it's a pretty good way to distract myself sometimes when I need to relax.

:)


PS...also there are some pretty good groups on FB, and one of them, the "2010 California Protection of Marriage Act" is a hoot. Basically it's a slap at the people who want to "protect" marriage by denying gays the right to marry. Its underlying message is, "If we can't get married, then YOU can't get divorced". Gotta "protect marriage", you know...

;)

[Odin2005]

27. Meh, I like Facebook

My only problem is friends spamming me with apps.

[mackerel]

31. I've heard that Google is creating a new feature

specifically for Facebook so that your friends on Facebook can track your searches. If that is true then I will shut down my Facebook account.

[Odin2005]

37. And there will be a Firefox add-on to block it soon after.

:evilgrin:

[proud2BlibKansan]

39. Yes that would suck

[GoCubsGo]

34. Just roll your mouse over their posts

"Hide" will pop up. Click. Buh bye stupid apps.

[Oeditpus Rex]

64. 'Hide' just keeps the app or person from appearing on your wall

The app can still snag your info whenever one of your friends uses it.

To block the app, click on its name — "Living Social" or whatever. That'll take you to its page, where there's a bar that says "Block this application." Et viola, it can't see your stuff! :D

[proud2BlibKansan]

38. That's fine

I am not condemning anyone who likes it. Just explaining why I don't. :hi:

[PassingFair]

32. Have you seen this?

*ucking hilarious!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7MuwPlOiNQ

[GoCubsGo]

41. LOL!!!

I wonder if Facebook is going to give me the boot for posting that on my page.

[PassingFair]

43. I wasn't expecting it the first time I played it...She's got a lovely voice!

Now, every time someone pressures me to
get a Facebook account, I hear it in
my head.

[mantis49]

45. Oh, that is hilarious!

I'm going to post it on my FB page!

[proud2BlibKansan]

50. LOL!!

[rockymountaindem]

55. Wow, what a babe. Beautiful voice and piano skills.

I wonder if we could ever be more than facebook friends :loveya:

[PassingFair]

68. Sure, she seems game!

:rofl:

[sellitman]

35. I only have family and those I know on FB

You obviously are letting in more than that and now wonder why you have lost control. I use it to keep up with only those I know well.

[proud2BlibKansan]

40. I will also admit I don't care to take the time to delete all my FB friends

Nothing but laziness on my part.

[goclark]

54. I use my regular email and have my friends in Distribution Lists

I have Lists for Family,Clubs etc.

We share photos and conversations.

I'm a Senior and there is no way I can handle FB, I can hardly handle my emails.

[City Lights]

42. I'll add that their servers are inadequate and their software is loaded with bugs.

I despise Farcebook.

[MadHound]

44. Then why do you continue to go there?

I don't like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or any of the rest for a variety of different reasons, so I simply don't deal with them. If others can't deal with emailing, mailing or calling me, oh well.

If it is pissing you off that much, let it go:shrug:

[PassingFair]

46. Maybe this is a cautionary post for those people thinking of joining...

:shrug:

[proud2BlibKansan]

56. I don't go there

My FB experience these days amounts to deleting emails I get from FB. I went there this morning for the first time in ages because I got a notification that someone had mentioned me in a post or on a wall or somewhere. That little journey inspired me to write this OP.

I love Twitter. I've met some great progressives there and the news alerts are wonderful. It's also very easy to navigate, unlike FB.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

49. I found my GF on Facebook.

We were friends who'd been out of touch for awhile, but now we're doing great. :D

[shanti]

51. what i don't like about it

is that they have cleverly put the ads on the RIGHT side of the page, where your eyes can't help but look at them! :grr:

[Ms. Toad]

53. My eyes don't notice them -

not sure why, but I never see them. It took someone pointing them out to me - and me double checking to confirm - before I actually believed there were any.

[shanti]

79. do you see them when they are on the bottom?

my eyes pass over those. it's easy to block the ones at the bottom by adjusting your browser, but it's impossible to block the ones on the side.

[Ms. Toad]

80. Nope. But then again,

my spouse and daughter are constantly cracking up or yelling at the TV ads, and asking for my response - which is "Huh? It's an ad. Why would I be paying any attention to it?" I'm pretty good at tuning them out.

[Louisiana1976]

58. I can't stand Facebook either--I joined it in summer of 2008

but was interested in it for all of a month. Too much stuff to keep caught up on when there are many other things I prefer doing online. I also agree that it's not colorful enough. I also has too many "friends" in name only. I guess Facebook is useful for people who've a lot of actual friends and family they want to keep up with who are all on Facebook--but as a loner I find it overrated and overhyped.

[WolverineDG]

59. Go to settings & turn off email notifications nt

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60. Deleted message

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[rucky]

63. That's because you haven't joined my Mafia Family yet.

We'll take good care of you! ;)

[tabbycat31]

70. check your PMs

[d_b]

65. I'm still rockin' Myspace

One shitty social networking site for me, plz

[Joe Fields]

66. anyone who uses facebook or twitter or myspace is an idiot, and

that includes members of my family.

[proud2BlibKansan]

69. Why does it not surprise me that you call family members idiots?

[Joe Fields]

71. I'll call anyone that's an idiot, an idiot, especially you, when called for.

[Lex]

78. you must be a joy to your family

nt

[Joe Fields]

81. Actually, I am, but hey, if you want to put your most intimate life details

out there in public view, knowing that a future potential employer, or even an identity thief can access at any time, go ahead. There is never a shortage of idiots. And yes, I've told two members of my family that they were idiots for doing so.

[latebloomer]

67. I made the mistake of "friending" too many people that I don't know IRL

They post constantly, often about stuff like sports that I have no interest in, and my real friends post much less often. I've also sought out a couple of very old friends, and then realized there's a reason why I haven't talked to them in 30 years.

I feel like a little hungry birdie- I keep going there and pecking around for food, but I only get a few pellets among all the pebbles.

[cbdo2007]

73. It's weird that half of the reasons you hate Facebook are things you can control.

Change your email settings to "None". Don't befriend people who you don't know.

Also, Facebook isn't any less bland and unappealing than DU. No offense DU creator people, I prefer bland, but in comparison to Facebook I'm not seeing much of a difference.

[Lex]

77. I know. It's laughable.

Even my 66 year old dad knows the basic rules of the road and privacy settings on Facebook. It's not that hard.

[Horse with no Name]

74. Ahh Facebook

I effectively keep mine stripped of politics.
I delete those that offend my sensibilities.
I can do politics here. I don't do it there.
I use it strictly for talking to my family, coworkers and friends.

[debbierlus]

75. I love facebook. It is simple,easy to use, and a great way to keep up with friends.

Granted, I only have 28 contacts. But, for my purposes, it rocks.

I have hooked up with two old school friends, and ended a long standing feud with a cousin through FB.

I am not looking for color or pop or anything but a simple format for keeping in contact with friends.

[liberalhistorian]

76. I'm sorry you've had such a bad experience

with FB; I've had the opposite experience. I've found a lot of old friends I've lost touch with, including from high school and college; I can keep up with a lot of communities and groups I used to be a part of; and I can keep up daily with a lot of close family members, since I live several states away from most of them. I agree there are some annoying aspects, like the ubiquitous quizzes, and all the updates on all the stupid "activities" like monster farm and yoville, etc., etc. But I just ignore those and go with the rest of it.