Comments on: I’ve Tried Facebook and Fail to See the Point

By: MLDina

MLDina — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:27:03 +0000

I do think Facebook has networking value, but I agree that a lot of the apps, tags, and groups can be a bit overwhelming. I suggest using it on a limited basis, and only for the reasons you find valuable. If keeping in touch with old friends is the purpose for you, great! If you want to meet new people in your industry, perfect! If you want to become a pirate and fight a zombie, even better! As long as you’re meeting your goals, it’s not a waste of time.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:52:38 +0000

I could not agree more with your evaluation of FaceBook. I really do not have a need to know if one of my friends is drinking coffee or what they are watching. I found that like most things it can be addicting while being a waste of productive time. Hey–I didn’t mind finding out that I should be living in Paris and that I am most like Grace Kelly but did those quizzes make me any money? From a legal standpoint I have privacy issues with FB and other social networking sites. We complain about the government becoming “Big Brother” when in fact just go to FaceBook–people waive their privacy act everywhere. I use Twitter for politics and news and FeedDemon for a quick read of topics that I subscribe to. Steve is right–I need to spend my on line time wisely. My FB experience lasted two days. What ever happened to the telephone. The friends on FB actually set up text to phone and they are right here in my area. I don’t get it!

By: Miss Chris

Miss Chris — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:13:43 +0000

I’m a middle aged person like you; I signed up for Facebook and I found it unbelievably boring. Why would I want to meet only people I already know ??
OTOH,
I’ve had a MySpace for about two and a half years and I love it …I find out things way before they ever get in the news and I’ve met some people I wouldn’t trade.
Your point is very well made about the use of one’s time.

By: Halina

Halina — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:06:15 +0000

Yes, Facebook is kind of a time waster…but boy is it fun! I play all kinds of games on it, like My Farm, My House, Metropolis, Fish Wrangler, etc. I do take advantage of posting my Associated Content articles to it, though, so at least I generate a few extra pennies now and then through social traffic.