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[Gogar]

Originally Posted by speeder

I still think that privacy is cool. I rarely feel like my privacy is violated on FB, wish that I could say the same about this place.

Oh yeah, I'm not saying facebook violates anyone's privacy; I'm saying that some people willingy spew absolutely everything about themselves on facebook. It -can- be used in a more discreet manner, I suppose.

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

I didn't like them then and I don't like them now, so I have no desire to connect with them. But you have to have a personal facebook account to have a business page, so I have one. I am amazed at the goobers who write to me and the crap that shows up on it. I don't really know how it works, so there is probably some anti-goober setting but who has the time to learn something as useless as how to use facebook?

Now get the "F" off my lawn!!!!

[McLovin]

The problem for Facebook long term is that as a public company, it's now a beast that needs to be fed, i.e., it needs to constantly have user and revenue growth and expansion, year after year.

It's a challenge because they don't really produce anything. Advertising revenue is fickle and they need to be careful with it, because it's viewed as a negative to most users.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by McLovin

The problem for Facebook long term is that as a public company, it's now a beast that needs to be fed, i.e., it needs to constantly have user and revenue growth and expansion, year after year.

It's a challenge because they don't really produce anything. Advertising revenue is fickle and they need to be careful with it, because it's viewed as a negative to most users.

Agree 100% that FB is problematic as a business model and it's also problematic from a user standpoint because their evil comes from trying to make it a viable business model and their constant secret tweaking of privacy settings, etc...

But from a user's standpoint, it's still pretty great for me. Where else am I gonna get all this?

All from the last 10 minutes on my feed...it seems that I'm the only person in L.A. who wasn't hanging out on the SAMCRO set last week:




Nice pictures like this:



ANd this little video from a childhood friend who just got off the plane in Florence and walked into this combination wine shop/opera house:

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by McLovin

The problem for Facebook long term is that as a public company, it's now a beast that needs to be fed, i.e., it needs to constantly have user and revenue growth and expansion, year after year.

It's a challenge because they don't really produce anything. Advertising revenue is fickle and they need to be careful with it, because it's viewed as a negative to most users.

Like ads for online companies that sell replica Swiss watches? Those I find annoying.

[red-beard]

Really? I get ads for gun ranges...

[trekkor]

I like FB, quite a bit.

I keep in touch with all my car buddies, band friends and locals.
I also follow several pro and amateur sports/motorsports teams.

here's my LeMons race team page:
Team Filthy Racing | Facebook


KT

[Rick V]

I get KT's updates, it's cool to see forum people in a different arena

[tharbert]

Instagram seems to be the new favorite with a lot of the teenagers I know. Most all their conversations include a pic of some type.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by slodave

I had salmon for dinner last night.

Chinook?

or was it just dog salmon?


did you post pics on your FB page? or just on your Twitter feed?

[stealthn]

Sorry I don't do any of that "social" stuff, I actually think it's bad for society, but that's another story not to mention exploiting your privacy, again another story. I have this thing I call a "telephone", if I feel like being social i pick it up and call a friend.

Reminds me of those Toyota comercials....and I've go no friends on facebook, ask me if I care

[Rodsrsr]

Originally Posted by jdonovan

When I first joined Facebook 2.5 years ago I thought it was fantastic reconnecting with childhood and college friends and family, now my wife and I both find it useless and a waste of time. Do I really have to know everything you buy for your home, every family member and what you ate for dinner last night? My wife and I deactivated our accounts 6 months ago and don't miss the drama. Does anyone else feel the same way?

John

Yes. Off the grid for 6 months now. Dont miss it at all.

[john70t]

If you use Facebook, you're a willing participant.
That being said, the website tows the line in legality. "Bait and switch" might apply here.
Just like a few other companies, it tries to trap it's users into it's world, to use and manipulate their data and communications.

For your reading enjoyment:
1). FB intercepts and re-routes direct personal emails secretly through it's own servers: http://mashable.com/2012/06/25/facebook-email-address/

2). FB uses friends to sell you stuff: Facebook Must Allow Users To Back Out Of Personalized Ads [Class Action Settlement]

3). FB facial-recognition is spilling out on Main Street: We're watching: The camera that can recognise you from your Facebook picture every time you walk into a shop | Mail Online

4). FB tracks (i.e. "stalks") you on the web even after logging out: Facebook: Tracking Your Web Activity Even After You Log Out? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

5). There's plenty more: Facebook Is Normalizing Creepy Behavior

[slodave]

It's been said before, Pelican is social networking.

[trekkor]

Originally Posted by john70t

For your reading enjoyment:

FB is part of the CIA?

Cool


KT

[regency]

If there's a "Disgruntled Book" out there...........I'm joining. Just sayin.

Steve

73 911 T MFI Coupe, Aubergine

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by jdonovan

When I first joined Facebook 2.5 years ago I thought it was fantastic reconnecting with childhood and college friends and family, now my wife and I both find it useless and a waste of time. Do I really have to know everything you buy for your home, every family member and what you ate for dinner last night? My wife and I deactivated our accounts 6 months ago and don't miss the drama. Does anyone else feel the same way?

John

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/579027-picture-thread-whats-dinner.html

[porsche4life]

Byron... Don't burst his bubble...

He wants to be on the "facebook is stupid" bandwagon....

Most peoples issue really isnt facebook, they just need better friends....

[Gogar]

Originally Posted by tharbert

Instagram seems to be the new favorite with a lot of the teenagers I know. Most all their conversations include a pic of some type.

Instagram is 'picture sharing', with a little text caption. Facebook bought the company and it's (sort of) part of Facebook now.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by Gogar

Unfortunately, you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube.

Or delete those slutty chick pics.