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Oct 22

Facebook again

Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 in Other

As some of you know, I a while back, was debating with myself whether I should join Facebook or not. The end result of that was that I reluctantly signed up. I used to be very negative, but in fact I’ve gradually changed my mind.

It’s like with me being vegan (except the other way around) – on the one hand I’m sorry there aren’t many more delicious flavors of icecream, pralines etc that I can eat (I’m also lactose intolerant), but on the other, I’m grateful I can’t eat those things anymore. If I could, I’d probably be even fatter than I am. (Ok, I’m not exactly fat, but a bit overweight, especially now.)

With Facebook one reason I like it are the games, but those games make me waste even more time there, so the less said about that the better. However, in my defence, I really need a distraction from my life so I’m not apologizing either. I do what I have to do.

Apart from the games, I have come to realize that Facebook has its advantages. Again, some of them might be disadvantages at the same time.

‘Everyone’ is there. It annoys me, but it’s undeniably good to be able to reach all my friends in one place. Almost all my friends (a few are still holding out and I admire that, but I still wish I had a way to contact them more easily).

The ads – strangely enough I like them. Normally, I hate ads, but these seem to be a little targeted and it makes me think I could use them for my own advertising. I’ve found so many useful links in those ads, that I hope other people appreciate them as well. LOL. I never thought I’d say this, but it’s true.

As you must know, I also have causes that I’m passionate about. Facebook (as well as Twitter) is an ideal place to promote them. I only hope it will help. Still, given that ‘everyone’ is there, it should help a little at least.

So, I guess all in all, I have to say that Facebook is alright. Nothing is perfect, but so far I haven’t regretted signing up.

Apr 9

Facebook or not?

Posted on Friday, April 9, 2010 in Other

The other day a friend of mine invited me to join Facebook. People have done so before, one of them relatively recently, and I haven’t felt the need to join yet another social network  Besides, apart from being a major timewaster, there are things about Facebook that I just don’t like. For instance not being able to upload any photos. Apparently Facebook will own the rights to whatever material I post.

So… Despite all that, there are reasons I might feel I should join Facebook anyway. It does seem to be a good way to keep in touch with my friends, but on the other hand, so far I haven’t had much luck with that. It seems most of my friends (and the majority of them are online friends) are quietly working themselves to death. Most people seem to be doing that. Working themselves to death. I blame my boyfriend-less status on that. It’s either that or I’m ugly, boring and weird. Which is it? LOL.

Here‘s another reason I find myself reluctant to join Facebook:

What do you think? Should I join or not?

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