Face Book Addicts
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Pam
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Nor me.
merlin
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I think the basis of the disagreement here over FB is that it is used in a variety of ways, my daughters use it occasionally to post photos and keep in touch with distant friends/relatives, as others on here do, other people seem to use it like twitter on a minute by minute basis. Isn't it a case of each to their own, live and let live.
I have noticed the addiction to smartphones and screens in general, become a worldwide phenomena and haven't quite worked out what in us is causing it. Even when not using their phone most are handling it in a truly addictive way.
applecruncher
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Whoa.
I think what koala said is being taken way out of context. I’m not seeing where she said everyone on FB does those things. If ANYONE can point out where she did say that, please do so.
Whoa.
I think what koala said is being taken way out of context. I’m not seeing where she said everyone on FB does those things. If ANYONE can point out where she did say that, please do so.
I agree Applecruncher, Koala didn't say that, but inferred that some of the people on FB have a tendency to list and record every event of the day regardless of how personal it may be. I haven't been on facebook, I just know this from extensive reporting on entertainment, news and comedy sources that share these things. I don't see people on forums doing that, so she has a point. I know that not everyone is obsessed with their fb, cells and twitters, but a good number obviously are.
1/ This Koala is not a she...........not the last time I checked any way..........lets get that cleared up.
2/ It looks like I have hit a nerve here.......... as I was not saying "toilet habits". It is amazing how people turn things around to suit them selves
3/ I am generalising that some people cannot make a move without telling all and sundry what they are doing each minute of the day
4/ When I want to make a point I do so and in a very Aussie way and to the point. No where did I say that everybody on FB does this.So if you want to put words into my mouth and nitpick you better get things correct.
What I was commenting on was the subject topic FB addicts. And that is exactly what they are........FB addicts
They cannot take the time to ring a friend to have a normal conversation, they have to find ways to smart talk in unreadable language.
They cannot sit opposite in a restaurant and talk, they have to FB or text the person on the opposite side of the table.
They cannot talk in conversation without taking a picture of who they are with and FB it.
The cannot drive a car without checking who the last message was from and replying.
Their whole world revolves around FB
How would you like it if somebody joined this forum and bombarded each part of this forum with who they are with, what they are eating with photos all day, I am sure the moderators would soon shut them down.
I hope I have got my point across this time without ruffling too many feathers.
2/ It looks like I have hit a nerve here.......... as I was not saying "toilet habits". It is amazing how people turn things around to suit them selves
3/ I am generalising that some people cannot make a move without telling all and sundry what they are doing each minute of the day
4/ When I want to make a point I do so and in a very Aussie way and to the point. No where did I say that everybody on FB does this.So if you want to put words into my mouth and nitpick you better get things correct.
What I was commenting on was the subject topic FB addicts. And that is exactly what they are........FB addicts
They cannot take the time to ring a friend to have a normal conversation, they have to find ways to smart talk in unreadable language.
They cannot sit opposite in a restaurant and talk, they have to FB or text the person on the opposite side of the table.
They cannot talk in conversation without taking a picture of who they are with and FB it.
The cannot drive a car without checking who the last message was from and replying.
Their whole world revolves around FB
How would you like it if somebody joined this forum and bombarded each part of this forum with who they are with, what they are eating with photos all day, I am sure the moderators would soon shut them down.
I hope I have got my point across this time without ruffling too many feathers.
applecruncher
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Koala - well stated, sir.
There are one billion FB users and FB addicts are not all same and you just painted them all with the same broad brush. You assume they are all looking at their phones while driving. And the way you have worded it above is saying all do this or that.
I find that most of the people who bash FB users have never used it and have no idea how it works.
I'm just going to ignore any future discussions about FB as I do get very tired of people who know nothing about it always bashing it. I get enough of it from two of my siblings who know nothing about it except little snippets they read or hear and make incorrect assumptions.
Curious though why people assume that those who always have their faces stuck in their phones are on FB? Hardly the only reason to use your smartphone.
Curious though why people assume that those who always have their faces stuck in their phones are on FB? Hardly the only reason to use your smartphone.
Ameriscot I agree with everything you say, no matter what we say we are going to be wrong.
I have a 24 year old grandaughter who owns a smart phone and is not on FB and she is often on her phone, she checks for e-mails, what's app and she googles to learn about various things..
Yea, I give up. And I check everything on my smartphone when I'm on the bus or alone in a cafe, etc. I also use Whatsapp to chat with stepdaughter, Ugandan daughter, and a friend who lives in Uganda. I even use it to Skype Australia and the US. Also use it for maps, checking sales, etc etc, and oh yea, checking this forum. However, I do none of these things when I'm driving a car.
It is about time that you took the time and got down off your high horse and read my posts fully.
You are one of those people who reply without consuming the previous post.
Come on.......... give me the part where I stated that all people on FB are the same...........come on.
How about offering an apology.
You are one of those people who reply without consuming the previous post.
Come on.......... give me the part where I stated that all people on FB are the same...........come on.
How about offering an apology.
I do not assume anything this is where you are wrong again.
I have enough friends and family to use as examples of how FB works but I am not here to discuss them and their habits. Maybe your siblings are correct in their assumptions.
I am only replying to an original post heading and not out to argue with anyone but it sometimes hits a nerve with people when the over use of FB is discussed.Communications with friends and family is ok, but to be on it for every trivial matter 24/7 is what I am on about.People even have the phone in bed with them in case they miss a message.
FB is not in the same department as not getting into heavy discussion with Religion and Politics. That is where people come unstuck when they do not understand the subject or had a bad experience.I have seen enough of FB to make my claims.
There is a time and a place for everything not like the girl caught on video riding a motor bike at 100 KPH the other day texting on her phone.
I have enough friends and family to use as examples of how FB works but I am not here to discuss them and their habits. Maybe your siblings are correct in their assumptions.
I am only replying to an original post heading and not out to argue with anyone but it sometimes hits a nerve with people when the over use of FB is discussed.Communications with friends and family is ok, but to be on it for every trivial matter 24/7 is what I am on about.People even have the phone in bed with them in case they miss a message.
FB is not in the same department as not getting into heavy discussion with Religion and Politics. That is where people come unstuck when they do not understand the subject or had a bad experience.I have seen enough of FB to make my claims.
There is a time and a place for everything not like the girl caught on video riding a motor bike at 100 KPH the other day texting on her phone.
applecruncher
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Guess that's one way to look at it.
People who take things personally, get defensive, and look for things to be offended by will usually find them. If you want to twist that, well, that's just the way it will have to be.
Excuse me, but you are the one twisting meanings. I didn't say that you said all FB users are the same but you did say all FB addicts were the same and you made a list. No, no apology.
So here is one for a start, take a coffee and relax, then go back and read your posts, then read my posts.
It is useless discussing this any further with a person who has preconceived ideas what somebody has posted without even reading my posts.
So end of my posting on this subject as it is a non event......goodbye and buggy wheels.
It is useless discussing this any further with a person who has preconceived ideas what somebody has posted without even reading my posts.
So end of my posting on this subject as it is a non event......goodbye and buggy wheels.