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jackhammer · 08-04-2010, 03:48 PM

A discussion at work got onto Facebook yesterday and I was actually called 'sad' for not using FB. Have the masses become so dependent on this that anyone who dares not to have it, is some sort of social misfit?

Calling me sad doesn't bother me at all. The irony however was obviously lost to them with that statement.

SATCHMO · 08-04-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

A discussion at work got onto Facebook yesterday and I was actually called 'sad' for not using FB. Have the masses become so dependent on this that anyone who dares not to have it, is some sort of social misfit?

Calling me sad doesn't bother me at all. The irony however was obviously lost to them with that statement.

Fight the power. Facebook is lame.

RVCA · 08-04-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Fight the power. Facebook is lame.

An interesting read: 5 Reasons Facebook Has Us More Out of Touch Than Ever - PCWorld

jackhammer · 08-04-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

An interesting read: 5 Reasons Facebook Has Us More Out of Touch Than Ever - PCWorld

Without even reading this, I got a text from my sister saying 'you don't have FB anymore, how are we supposed to stay in touch?'. Errr hello. You are texting me right now

Dr.Seussicide · 08-04-2010, 05:18 PM

Yeah everyone has facebook. Not old people though.

Bulldog · 08-04-2010, 05:19 PM

There are better was of keeping in touch with people than facebook, ie ones that don't send you a notification everytime someone 'likes' something. I used to log into mine everday before I just stopped caring to the point that I haven't checked it for months. Gotta say, I don't feel like I'm missing out on much.

adidasss · 08-04-2010, 05:24 PM

I've never had a facebook account (except for that one time when I tried to open one during a sleeping pills induced stupor, but I don't think I managed it). At this point it's sort of evolved into a defiant reluctance, coz you know, EVERONE has one. Plus, I think I'm involved in too much social networking as it is and I don't feel the need to reconnect with people I've lost touch with.

jackhammer · 08-04-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Seussicide

Yeah not everyone has facebook. Old people over 30 with their own personality rarely bother.

Sorted

Seltzer · 08-04-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

A discussion at work got onto Facebook yesterday and I was actually called 'sad' for not using FB. Have the masses become so dependent on this that anyone who dares not to have it, is some sort of social misfit?

Calling me sad doesn't bother me at all. The irony however was obviously lost to them with that statement.

I'm guessing none of those people have families to look after, or if they do, they're neglecting them and spending more time clicking on cows and crops on Farmville instead. People need a little perspective, scratch that, a kick back into reality.

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Without even reading this, I got a text from my sister saying 'you don't have FB anymore, how are we supposed to stay in touch?'. Errr hello. You are texting me right now

Well I'm not a fan of txting, but what's wrong with email and phone convos?

TheBig3 · 08-04-2010, 08:50 PM

I love how the masses, and their logical interest in fun, efficient, technology, can turn reasonably intelligent people into cranky, misanthropic, ogres who deny their own curiosity and enjoyment just because they disapprove of other peoples actions.

I know this is off-topic, but sometimes I just like talking about things I like.

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adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	I've never had a facebook account (except for that one time when I tried to open one during a sleeping pills induced stupor, but I don't think I managed it). At this point it's sort of evolved into a defiant reluctance, coz you know, EVERONE has one. Plus, I think I'm involved in too much social networking as it is and I don't feel the need to reconnect with people I've lost touch with. __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	I love how the masses, and their logical interest in fun, efficient, technology, can turn reasonably intelligent people into cranky, misanthropic, ogres who deny their own curiosity and enjoyment just because they disapprove of other peoples actions. I know this is off-topic, but sometimes I just like talking about things I like. __________________ I've moved to a new address

08-04-2010, 05:19 PM	#116 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	There are better was of keeping in touch with people than facebook, ie ones that don't send you a notification everytime someone 'likes' something. I used to log into mine everday before I just stopped caring to the point that I haven't checked it for months. Gotta say, I don't feel like I'm missing out on much.