A Facebook-free world

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 12-17-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I get all my scientific data and political information from Facebook. It's the best way.

I die a little bit inside when people us Wikipedia for Collage essays. When I did Geology and Geography during my degree, we'd get an automatic zero for plagiarism or using Wiki.

TheBig3 · 12-17-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Oxy

It's hard to imagine a more intellect-sapping, morally-negative or brainwashing phenomenon than Facebook.

Facebook is for people who are desperate for attention, and some people will go to great lengths to get noticed. You only have to look at the photos stuck on there to prove that.

The progression of the human species doesn't involve telling total strangers what you had for breakfast or that your goldfish died last night.

The world would, quite simply, be a healthier place without Facebook.

In a very few years, it will be a source of embarrassment to even admit that you once had a FB account. The problem is, that the pictures of you sticking your backside out of a window in a moment of drunkeness will find its way onto someones desk when you go for a job or seek a promotion.

Its also a bit like a potential new husband/wife/partner doing a 'credit-check' on you or reading your life history before realising what a jerk you are.

Hot chick didn't friend you, eh?

WWWP · 12-17-2013, 11:13 PM

I basically only go on facebook to stalk Brennan.

Burning Down · 12-17-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Don't forget Friendster.

I used to have a Friendster account.

Cheese · 12-17-2013, 11:41 PM

I use the book of face from time to time mostly to update mates who aren't in my locality the progress on my cars. I've never believed in adding people i've never met so it doesn't happen. People from other forums and messageboards have asked for my fb page or sent requests in the past and I always decline or hit the ignore and "delete request" button

In my opinion if I've never met you you're not a friend plus i'm very distrusting of people I don't know

Grogsy · 12-17-2013, 11:49 PM

No you're not distrusting

I've never seen the point of adding people I've never met ................. bit like having penpals you are probably never going to see in your life.

Cheese · 12-17-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Grogsy

No you're not distrusting

I've never seen the point of adding people I've never met ................. bit like having penpals you are probably never going to see in your life.

Believe me I'm the most distrusting person ever to walk the face of the planet.

I have my reasons as to why

djchameleon · 12-17-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Grogsy

No you're not distrusting

I've never seen the point of adding people I've never met ................. bit like having penpals you are probably never going to see in your life.

so just because you are never going to see them in your life it's pointless to socialize with them? ummm okay

What are you even doing on a forum then?

Grogsy · 12-17-2013, 11:57 PM

Fair enough

I don't spend much time on the internet anyway - work long hours and free time is spent with the love of my life and I have heaps of friends to catch up with whenever I get the chance.

Paul Smeenus · 12-17-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Grogsy

...work long hours and free time is spent with the love of my life and I have heaps of friends to catch up with whenever I get the chance.

Except when you're posting here.

12-17-2013, 11:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
Cheese Shadow on the wall Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 823	I use the book of face from time to time mostly to update mates who aren't in my locality the progress on my cars. I've never believed in adding people i've never met so it doesn't happen. People from other forums and messageboards have asked for my fb page or sent requests in the past and I always decline or hit the ignore and "delete request" button In my opinion if I've never met you you're not a friend plus i'm very distrusting of people I don't know

12-17-2013, 11:49 PM	#56 (permalink)
Grogsy Groupie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Between the ocean and the mountains. Posts: 19	No you're not distrusting I've never seen the point of adding people I've never met ................. bit like having penpals you are probably never going to see in your life.

12-17-2013, 11:57 PM	#59 (permalink)
Grogsy Groupie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Between the ocean and the mountains. Posts: 19	Fair enough I don't spend much time on the internet anyway - work long hours and free time is spent with the love of my life and I have heaps of friends to catch up with whenever I get the chance.