whilst I like the idea of facebook and the fact that I have been able to find people I had lost contact with, I am not particularly into all the "super-duper" apps that a lot of people seem to like... it kinda stoops to the myspace level versus a more sophisticated/mature on-line social network. (okay, that sounds a bit "snobby" but I do find the myspace environment to be somewhat immature in nature, sorry folks). I came across this article (at my new-found fave website lifehacker.com) about facebook etiquette that I wanted to share. I posted the article below and you can read it directly from here:
As Facebook slowly but surely begins to take over all aspects of our lives, I believe it is important to keep in mind certain principles of etiquette when using the social networking service. Having been a user since 2004, when it was still exclusive to certain colleges/universities, I like to consider myself somewhat of a facebook veteran. I would therefore like to contribute certain Facebook etiquette rules:
* One should not friend another whom they have no association or connection with whatsoever. Doing so makes you what I like to call a ‘creeper’.
* Poke with moderation and caution (I stand firmly by this etiquette principle).
* When speaking with someone whom you have been casually ‘facebook stalking’, try to pretend you do not know everything about them. Avoid comments like: “So, I saw you and Mike broke up on facebook…”
* Drunken facebooking can get you in trouble… Try to restrain yourself from leaving an inebriated wall post on that cute guy or girl’s profile.
* Additionally, writing on your own wall is somewhat of a "faux pas" (I believe strongly in this one as well).
* Beware of potential employers browsing facebook photos. That body shot or keg stand picture might not encourage hiring.
* One’s profile should not be overloaded with unnecessary applications (such as Superpoke, Food Fight, ect.), Facebook is not meant to be like myspace.
* Being part of too many Facebook groups devalues the ones you truly care about, try to stick to a select few (under 25?).
* One’s popularity is based on the number of “Happy Birthday!!!!!” wallposts they receive. Do not forget to leave one on good friends’ walls on their special day.
* Finally (for now), do use Facebook as a way to keep in touch with people whom you otherwise might not but do not let it replace actual human interaction (easier said than done).
I like a lot of what the author posts. There were also a few comments that I also agreed with
With that being said, it was very nice to get all the birthday wishes from people through facebook. I'm not going to comment on the implication about popularity made in a point above but I will say that it was very nice and put a smile on my face to get the b-day wishes.
I'm sittin' on a conference call here at work right now and even though I'm not thrilled about having to be on the call, I should prolly stop writing here and pay attention to what's being said on the call.
Have a good day everyone!
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