wildfowler.250 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) What's your thoughts on the above site? I am assuming many people on here have an account on it. I've currently 'deactivated' my account as it takes 2 weeks to delete it. The sad thing is that I am already tempted to re-activate it,(after 2 days). What bothers me is how it can land you into trouble with work ect. Some careers require you to act in a 'professional manner' and its a very easy way to land yourself in it. I know people also go onto facebook to have a look at potential employees after an interview,(which isn't exactly ideal). I'm also not keen on getting tagged in photos without bring able to give an approval first,(as far as I'm aware this isn't an option?). Yet despite all this I'm tempted to go back on it for ease of communicating with folk and also because there's loads of photos on it which I would otherwise not have. Sorry for the ramble but I was just curious as to what the thoughts were on this sight. I'm not intending to slate Fcebook but there's certain things about it I find disconcerting. Edited February 27, 2013 by wildfowler.250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Load of **** f&&b88k is not my thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 You can lock it down, so anyone who tags you or invites you to do something etc has to be approved by you. I usually ignore any such things so only what I want people to see, they can see. Same with appearing in searches etc.. you can decide what people see or if they can even see you. I certainly dont want pictures of me in various drunken states appearing all over it. Ive mixed feelings about the site. Its good in that you can keep in touch with people who you might not normally - you can see what they are upto, Previously ive been of the inclination that if i wanted to keep in touch with someone id stay in touch with them normally, not via something like facebook - but I have found it good in that you can get ideas and suggestions from what people are doing - like holidays they are on, meals they are having, films they have seen etc. I see people on there not as real "friends" in the sense of the word where you`d probably go out for a meal with them or down the pub, but more as people who i find interesting and want to remain in touch with on a facebook level. However, on the bad side it does allow people to stalk ex`s and see what they are upto and a lot of people I know have had their partners end up getting back in contact with an ex via facebook and then either having an affair with them or dumping them and going back to an ex. Had it not been for facebook the opportunity wouldnt have presented itself. Happened to me a few years ago. With regards to employers, if you have your profile locked down then they wont see anything. However some people do like telling the world what they are upto. Ive had fun before googling people who have come to my company for interviews and finding out all sorts of stuff im sure they wouldnt like me to see - such as half naked modeling pictures or pictures of them passed out in an alleyway somewhere, or with a big splif on the go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yep, I feel the same. I've had 3 hefty friend culls. I have hovered over the deactivate account button a few times. Even deactivating it once (for 24hrs). However, it is really quite handy to keep in contact with various folk. Also, as the majority of people use it, it's fast becoming the only way to get invites to things like drinks and parties (as sad as that is)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'm friends with quite a few work people, but i have them on a 'work' friends list so i choose what they are allowed to see. You can view your account as another person would see it so you can monitor what information/comments/images are available to different people. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Never used it, Never will. I find it really sad that people get hooked on it TBH Prefer to go out and.meet REAL people who may turn into REAL friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1980 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Why the hell would I want a constant update on what people had for breakfast followed by what time they had a poo, followed by 20 other people also telling me what they had for breakfast and that there poo was bigger! Maybe its just me but I prefare to have a real time life!! Royal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 add me on facebook mark w ellis for the latest shooting deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I deleted my account. I lost contact with people not worthing keeping contact with and found myself phoning (or being phoned) by people I should keep contact with. because we ended up have proper phone conversations, things got organized and ended up seeing people I hadn't seen it years. No less happy without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Do a search for all the other threads about it, they all read exactly the same so you only need to read the first one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 You can lock it down, so anyone who tags you or invites you to do something etc has to be approved by you. I usually ignore any such things so only what I want people to see, they can see. Same with appearing in searches etc.. you can decide what people see or if they can even see you. I certainly dont want pictures of me in various drunken states appearing all over it. Cheers for the replies! I'll do a full reply in a bit but any suggestions on how to do the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 What's F4cebook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love these threads. People tell their story of their hatred of social networks, whilst being blind to the irony of their post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love these threads. People tell their story of their hatred of social networks, whilst being blind to the irony of their post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love these threads. People tell their story of their hatred of social networks, whilst being blind to the irony of their post. I don't see any similarity between facebook and a forum and I've never started a thread telling anyone what I ate for breakfast.or when I've had a poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I don't see any similarity between facebook and a forum and I've never started a thread telling anyone what I ate for breakfast.or when I've had a poo. Plenty have... maybe not the poo bit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 i keep in touch with friends and family in florida cos i cant go an see them anymore,so its good to see what they,re all doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I don't see any similarity between facebook and a forum and I've never started a thread telling anyone what I ate for breakfast.or when I've had a poo. I never have on Facebook, neither has anybody I know so you people must know some strange people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I don't see any similarity between facebook and a forum and I've never started a thread telling anyone what I ate for breakfast.or when I've had a poo. Posting in a forum is no different to posting on Facebook. You're sharing something which interests you and hopefully your listeners. Your other topic does exactly that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I always said that Facebook was the work of the devil. Signed up recently and one of the first discussions I got involved in was on devil worship (Freemasonry) - oh the irony indeed. I think it's great for keeping in touch with distant friends / family. Personally prefer LinkedIn and that has got me in enough trouble.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Posting in a forum is no different to posting on Facebook. You're sharing something which interests you and hopefully your listeners. Your other topic does exactly that. Sorry....could you repeat that?...I couldn't quite hear what you typed........think i've gone deaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 i started to feel this way, but then had a cull of people who i really wouldn't consider 'friends' (about half) and locked my account settings down. We have family spread all over - so its a good way to keep in touch. i'm a twitter convert for mixing with people whose interests are similar, (and for arguing with ignorant antis and george galloway - he's now blocked me though ) Linkedin for work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I don't see any similarity between facebook and a forum and I've never started a thread telling anyone what I ate for breakfast.or when I've had a poo. Maybe you havnt...but... http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/239300-whats-your-fav-bacon-sarnie/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Anyone on Instagram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLH1966 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love these threads. People tell their story of their hatred of social networks, whilst being blind to the irony of their post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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