If you can catch me out, I’ve got a page on Facebook – but only because I was invited and I didn’t want to deny those people as friends.
Then what to we do….send accept ‘fish’ for our ‘aquarium’ or ‘flowers’ for our ‘garden’. I don’t take part in that. What’s the point – and I really want to know the answer?
The very worst I’ve experienced was the ‘friends’ comparison’ application. I was asked to rate who was the best company, who I’d had the best laugh with (actually I don’t remember all the questions because I thought the concept was so evil I didn’t read much before ignoring it.)
On the one hand, you don’t want to seem like a social outcast – so reply to the invitations. On the other, you know these people well and don’t need to be registered with them on a virtual friendship mechanism.
I know what you’re thinking – what about the new friends. But who are they??? Why do they need a computer to make friends?
I hsve no probem with dateing agencies, they serve a purpose.
Business networking sites – although not astoundingly recommended – also have a purpose and those in them get to know the strengths and weaknesses.
But Facebook- I just don’t get it. Politely I reply to requests I receive – but I don’t know why I bother. Nobody – including Facebook – has made it clear. Perhaps this is just one network too many or one that’s unecessary.
If you have an anwer, let me know.
