Social Networking and Facebook
I understand that social networking is the "in" 2008 hip event and way to be but I do not completely understand it. Facebook is the place to be. I see the value of it and comprehend the staying in touch. Hey our 44th president, Obama could not give up his blackberry. There is something to be said about having a hip president-who is in touch with the modern world.
Back to Facebook, I understand sharing with friends and linking friends together, I also understand sharing your photos and events in your life. But what confounds me is what people write on the Wall. Who would ever think that you are excited that it is Friday, the week was tough, you are tired, are having a coffee, your kid spit up, is worthy of sharing. This is what I do not understand. Why should I care about any of this? It is rather strange to me-that you would publicly announce this.
Can you imagine if Barack posted "Oh crap the secret service is always around me and watching what I do?" How would that make you feel about him? Duh-of course they are. I think of these messages on facebook as the same thing. If you were in a job interview would you want someone asking you what is newsworthy of your kid spitting? Or if you ran for public office the newspaper header reading some mundane detail about your life.
Think before you write is all I say.
Yes share the interesting aspects of your life-I like the fact that I can see friend's photos and quickly catch up on their daily activities. But as your mother said think before you speak, think before you write for the whole world to see.
