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Oh i quit FB on may 6th because i hate timeline and well it was also becoming stupid liking peoples pictures etc etc.. same old same old day after day.. geee what a waste of life..
I've never been anywhere near it. Such things don't appeal to me in the slightest. This site is about as social as I get.
I have a fb, but I don't use it that much, have mostly family, a few real life friends and a few online friends on it. I've avoided the timeline "upgrade" and no apps, hate those things. I also keep it pretty private too, mostly to keep certain locals out of my online existence.
I'm addicted to Facebook. That, and text messaging, were the primary ways in which I communicated with my daughter while she was away at college. I could send her a text or post something on her FB page and she could respond when her schedule permitted.
I don't play games on FB, and most of the friends I have there are friends IRL, too. I like it because it's an easy way to communicate with others on their own time, especially when they don't live nearby.
I didn't like it for the longest time, but once my wife's family got on there, they were able to post pictures from their family history that she and I had never seen. Plus, we got some info about her family history and upcoming events (weddings, etc) that we would never have heard about.
I hate "timeline." I don't have it (decision was based on "you can't go back if you don't like it"). Everyone who has it tells me they hate it, and I didn't like the interaction when I viewed it.
That said, I do have two FB...one for the "man", one for me (Beth). I plan on using it like a history-O-blog during my transition, not so much for social stuff.
I'm on facebook. I have a page for friends and family and then I have a page for professionals.
I use it to primarily communicate with my family since we are all spread out. I also use it to set up events for the MS Rainbow Alliance and for general events with friends. It's just easier then having to keep it written down somewhere where I might lose it.
Quote from: Lynn Gabriel on May 09, 2012, 11:03:26 AM
I'm on facebook. I have a page for friends and family and then I have a page for professionals.
I use it to primarily communicate with my family since we are all spread out. I also use it to set up events for the MS Rainbow Alliance and for general events with friends. It's just easier then having to keep it written down somewhere where I might lose it.
I've heard of folks using two profiles, 1 for professional and 1 for personal.
I had 2 profiles for a while, 1 under my legal name (David) and 1 for my real name (Connie). Eventually, I friended David from Connie and posted a coming-out note on my David page. Not long after that, I closed the David account.
I've found out about a number of BGLTQ events and organizations through Facebook, so I can't see myself quitting that site any time soon.
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm addicted to this thread now.
Quote from: Beth Andrea on May 09, 2012, 11:14:38 AM
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm addicted to this thread now.
FUNNY BETH ;D
as of may 7th everyone gets timeline... thats one major reason i quit..
alsi its a waste of time..
yes i rather be addicted to susans where i can chat with a few who need help on a more personal level..
Actually, I still don't have timeline, and neither do many of the folks I whose FB pages I visit.
Quote from: Connie Anne on May 09, 2012, 11:44:20 AM
Actually, I still don't have timeline, and neither do many of the folks I whose FB pages I visit.
I don't know if all profiles were required to go to it. My friend one is a timeline, but I switched to it myself. My professional one is still using the old set-up.
Well thats strange because they told me i would be forced on it may 7th.. anyway i am glad to be off FB..
Originally, I heard that all pages would be converted to Timeline at the end of April. So, I'm a little surprised that mine wasn't automatically converted.
I must admit, the layout doesn't seem to be as user-friendly, but I won't be jumping ship even if I'm forced into Timeline. I do a lot of queer- and trans-related networking through FB.
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I walk to and from work. That's 10 miles of walking every week, just commuting.
Not owning a car means it's my feet, my bike, or public transit whenever I go anywhere. I'm not worried about FB or any other online pastime making me sedentary.
Yes, I'm addicted. It's a great way to stay in the know with fam and friends. I don't add everybody and their momma though, just people I atually know.