Davyo Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Anybody watching this on Panorama? So pleased I don't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I use FB but have no TV; much more preferable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I used FB briefly a few years ago, couldn't stand the bull **** and lies, got rid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Never joined, what is the prog about please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Use it mostly for a business page and post pictures of work. Great for advertising and gaining local work. Edited May 8, 2017 by winnie&bezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Never joined, what is the prog about please? Targeting and profiling so political parties or anyone can target you with messages.Also was very interesting that fake news makes them millions as it keeps people logged on.Guy from Facebook just wouldn't answer questions asked.Also even if your security settings are ok,any of your friends may not,so any comment or pictures you share with them are available to all.But it was the political targeting that was really interesting and the role Facebook (denied) played in the American election & Brexit. Edited May 8, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I have nothing to do with it, I was angry a few years ago when a family member thought it was o.k to put pictures of me on their page, they dident ask, I dident want to be on it, I was told its no different to showing your holiday photos down the pub. It probably is good for business contacts, but its all a bit unnecessary to me, telling the world how great you are and how great your life is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) I am on facebook and use it a lot, political targeting? apart from winding up the corbynistas in a political forum i have no political messages or links sent to meIt is just another form of media,in fact it is the evolution of forums like this,where it moves a bit faster and is more fluid I also use instagram and twitter, to be honest i find twitter a bit boring. Edited May 8, 2017 by welsh1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Its no more than a glorified ad ware program these days. Mind you how many people go for the customized install option of a program on their pc or laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 It's a good way of keeping in touch with friends around the country/world..... As long as you realise it's just a bit of fun you are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I have nothing to do with it, I was angry a few years ago when a family member thought it was o.k to put pictures of me on their page, they dident ask, I dident want to be on it, I was told its no different to showing your holiday photos down the pub. It probably is good for business contacts, but its all a bit unnecessary to me, telling the world how great you are and how great your life is. Who's telling the world ? I have my friends on there inc about 10 off here and we just have a giggle . I run 2 shooting forums on there called Fac holders or the better one is short range shooters. I go on for maybe 15 minutes a day . Normally while taking a dump lol . I also run the joinery bible forum on there where we share joinery pics and discuss projects or work . I'm on a few reloading sites on there too which is great for help. My parents are on there so we keep in touch about the kids more . Life's to short to take it seriously I don't put my guns on there or my address but mates know that already . I block idiots like on here. I spend 20 minutes a day on here lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Who's telling the world ? I have my friends on there inc about 10 off here and we just have a giggle . I run 2 shooting forums on there called Fac holders or the better one is short range shooters. I go on for maybe 15 minutes a day . Normally while taking a dump lol . I also run the joinery bible forum on there where we share joinery pics and discuss projects or work . I'm on a few reloading sites on there too which is great for help. My parents are on there so we keep in touch about the kids more . Life's to short to take it seriously I don't put my guns on there or my address but mates know that already . I block idiots like on here. I spend 20 minutes a day on here lol Edited May 8, 2017 by wandringstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) i respect that you like it, i don't, but then i am odd, one thing that is amazing is facetime, to actually talk live, face to face to a relative in Australia free of charge is unbelievable. Edited May 8, 2017 by wandringstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 i respect that you like it, i don't, but then i am odd, one thing that is amazing is facetime, to actually talk live, face to face to a relative in Australia free of charge is unbelievable. On the nights I have my kids we always FaceTime my parents even tho they only live 3 miles away. We all work so struggle for time. My 2 year old does it every night . It's brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Who's telling the world ? I have my friends on there inc about 10 off here and we just have a giggle . I run 2 shooting forums on there called Fac holders or the better one is short range shooters. I go on for maybe 15 minutes a day . Normally while taking a dump lol . I also run the joinery bible forum on there where we share joinery pics and discuss projects or work . I'm on a few reloading sites on there too which is great for help. My parents are on there so we keep in touch about the kids more . Life's to short to take it seriously I don't put my guns on there or my address but mates know that already . I block idiots like on here. I spend 20 minutes a day on here lol I hope you log off properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Targeting from political organisations and other sources and profiling through social media is nothing new, but it only happens if you allow it. I don't. I use twitter, fb and instagram to network with other artists, galleries and people who attend workshops and buy my work. It is a worthwhile marketing tool for me and works very well. I can pick and choose whom I want to see my work and ignore those I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I hope you log off properly I never log off . I use the app and just click as I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 It's a good way of keeping in touch with friends around the country/world..... As long as you realise it's just a bit of fun you are fine Exactly this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I have a account now after being very anti Facebook and have joined a few shooting and gamekeeping groups, I have the very minimum of details about me and most of them made up and have all the private setting on. I have no friends and accept no requests. I have read some interesting stuff but I think 90% is made up rubbish. I have a business account that works very well and gives me free advertising which makes a change as I spend thousands on adverts each year. I look at my business account everyday, I look at my personal account about once a week. Talking to my 3 kids aged 13 to 19 I am told they don't do Facebook anymore but use something else, I want to say Snapchat, but I might of made that name up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I didn't watch the programme because whatever it said they know you can pretty much times by a 100 anyway. If you ever do a search on ebay for an item you'll find it pop up on your FB feed within second so what if I'm honest, it's still my decision to buy it and not all advertising is bad bad anyway. I love FB because it lets you keep in touch with friends and family you otherwise wouldn't be able to, I have had friends find me whom I hadn't seen for 30 years ! But most of all I love being able to read intelligent articles and reports by academics outside msm and I like being able to see alternative (in most cases the actual truth) views on what's happening across the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 It all depends on your privacy settings and what you like or follow. I follow a few manufacturers and it's paid off, I've just won a Jack Pyke jacket for liking a post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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