Saturday, May 30, 2009

Check out FACEBOOK

Oh no, you say I'm already BLOGGING and TWITTERING how could I possibly add Facebook? Well, let me tell you some of the benefits I've found. It's less demanding than blogging-you don't need to write as much each time or put any photos or clipart or backgrounds on your posts. Just make short remarks to other's comments or questions. It's part of GOOGLE and social networking. What it does make possible is finding long lost friends, roommates and high school buddies. Everyone uses their real name and maiden names so you can search for them and make contact again. No one can access your page without your permission to make or read comments. There's also a more private email function if you don't want the whole wide world to read what you are writing to someone.

What I've seen happen is more interaction between individuals in my OWN FAMILY. Individuals who normally wouldn't write an email to each other are now having mini exchanges and getting to know each other better. All ages can join-kids to retirees. And there is a fun area called FAMILY LINKS where you can upload your genealogy and ancestral photos into MY TREE then make it available to others. Check it out under We're Related-Tree. Here's four generations of my family.
There are also lots of little cutesy things like games and things to send to each other if you really want to get more involved and have the time. I just make comments and check on activities of family and friends. Posts can be as simple as nite nite. Guess that does it for this blog too.

11 comments:

  1. I love facebook! Its so cool that we are able to talk with eachother and get to know eachother a little bit over the internet!

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  2. I joined about a month ago and love it because it is quick and easy and I've too found some old friends:)

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  3. I have a Facebook account and just can't seem to get into it. Perhaps I'll look back and see what's happening there. Hmmmm...

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  4. FB is good, but I still prefer blogging, and would miss I'd miss some of my fellow bloggers that weren't on FB. It's all about finding the balance...and the time!

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  5. I'm registered on Facebook but have yet to get into the habit of actually using it. Maybe i'll give it another try....

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  6. Lin, Thanks for the tips. I've been invited by others to sign up and I thought, oh not something else to look after.

    But almost you persuade me (smile).

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  7. I can't get into Facebook, either. I gave it a try for a month or so...
    I haven't taken the time to figure out how I can avoid my friend's friends comments. It's been too complicated and time consuming for me to enjoy. I seem to be connected one way or another with just about everyone I care about... and I think prefer slightly longer conversations. But, I understand why so many other's seem to love it.

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  8. Hi, Lin. That's great you are enjoying Facebook.

    Like Kay, I can't seem to get into it. I guess that might be because so many complete strangers "friended" me and I couldn't quite figure out the way the thing worked. Oh well.

    There is something for everybody, I think. Thanks for pointing to the bright side of this form of social networking.

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  9. You're right about facebook and twitter. They are much less time consuming.

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  10. Still prefer Classmates. I've found a LOT more people from my past on CM than I have on Facebook. Seems easier. Though you do have to pay for a gold membership if you want to do a lot on the site.

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  11. I don't have a Facebook account. I don't think I want to go that public....Michelle From Rambling Woods

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