Facebook

So, several months ago I joined FB. What an interesting way of "socializing". It has certainly allowed me to reconnect with some "old" friends, especially those from high school. Because of the wonders of this site, I can now glimpse into the lives of friends, family, and acquaintances alike. Hmmm, that's quite the concept.

Like most people, I'm curious about the lives of others, but how much information is too much? The range of comments that people post is much greater than I had anticipated (which doesn't say much since I wasn't exactly sure WHAT to expect). Some are rather mundane, while others stir up controversy. And others are just gibberish... really. I think the type of comment reveals more about the individual than the comment itself. For instance, those who post regularly/ daily about what's going on in their lives tend to be more social. Why else would they share as often as they do? Those who use it to advocate a political position are, well, "deeply committed to the American democratic process" (is that PC enough?).

And then there are those like me. I rarely post updates. What does that reveal? Well, I'm a private person who simply doesn't feel like sharing what's going on. That, and there's not always a lot to share (except for photos of Leah, but even then, I prefer posting them here). Plus, when I do want to share something (hence this entry), I'd rather share it via my writing. This is a much more natural forum for me to speak. I guess little snippets here and there about my day just aren't my style.

One of the benefits of FB is staying connected... supposedly. For those who check it frequently, I agree. For me, though, not so much. By the time I check it, there have been so many posts and updates that I inevitably miss quite a bit. After all, I don't want to spend the time looking through ALL of the posts that I have missed, especially since they span several days' worth (and who has time to read through all of those?). Thus, even if someone's posted big news on FB, there's a good chance that I haven't seen it... and won't.

Now don't think that this is my farewell to FB. I'll keep checking in and posting pictures (and the occasional update) now and then because that does allow me to stay connected. Still, don't expect my overall FB use to change; after all, I am who I am, and FB can't change that.