To Facebook or not to Facebook...
A couple of nights ago I went to a wedding reception for a high school friend and ran into several other high school friends there. I had about four different people ask me why I'm not on Facebook. In fact, a different friend who is getting married soon admitted that he only sent invitations to high school friends who sent him their addresses when he asked for them via a Facebook message or post, or whatever it is called (that's an example of how much I know about Facebook).
Then the last straw hit last night when we found out that Alan's cousin (whom he is very close to) got engaged a WEEK AGO and instead of calling Alan (or anyone else) to tell the good news, he posted the announcement on Facebook. We found out from the grapevine since we do not have Facebook accounts.
Am I really that weird for not wanting to be on Facebook? I think that I already spend enough time blogging, reading other blogs, and looking at other things on the internet that I don't want to add another addicting program to my life. I would only waste even more time! But I really hate how impersonal people have gotten lately because of all this new technology. Is it really that hard to make a personal phone call or send a personal email (or even a mass email!) when something exciting happens in your life? One of Alan's brother's announced his engagement on a family blog and then texted everyone to check the blog. Even his siblings found out this way. (We have all given him a hard time about this.) I mean, come on, people. It's okay to post exciting news on Facebook or a blog to let all of your not-so-close friends find out, but please be more considerate of family members and close friends!
Am I way out in left field, or does anyone agree with me?
8 comments:
I agree. Facebook is fabulous to keep in touch with those that are not family or very close friends. It should NOT be the only source to which people rely for information. Things like births, deaths, engagements, and marriages should be done in a more personal matter to those that are more personal.
ha ha. it does seem like facebook is taking over the world doesn't it. but i totally agree with you, i joined and hardly ever use it really. seems kinda pointless to me.
Well, I must admit I use Facebook. I have found out about high school friends getting married, etc from Facebook. And it's been a lot easier to keep in touch with people who I may not have made the effort to do so otherwise.
But I do agree with you that Facebook should not be used instead of calling very close family and friends about big news. Here's a question... Did they tell their grandparents? My grandparents don't facebook... lol
I only got into facebook because in grad school it was the only way my classmates communicated. It's been really fun connecting with old friends. I think it's great!
Sorry I didn't read this post before. I check facebook about five times a day, but only check blogs about once a week.
Seriously, it is addicting. But everyone is there. What do you do?
(By the way, you only get to know the gender of my baby if you're my friend on facebook!).
(I am kidding about the last part.)
I totally agree. I refuse to set up a Facebook account, because I would rather keep in touch with the people I love in other ways. And I don't have time. And because everyone wants me to and maybe I'm a bit rebellious... Ha ha!
Jenny, I kind of agree with you, but realize I act that way sometimes, too. Digital communication (Facebook, blogs, etc.) give the image that if you want to know about me, you must contact me. Instead of feeling love and consideration for the person you want to contact.
However, my Mom sometimes gets miffed that I've posted something on my blog and forget to tell her. So, that's me a walking contradiction or perhaps a hypocrite.
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