Social networking has played a major role in our lives for quite some time. First there was MySpace (which was a bandwagon I never jumped on), then there was Facebook (when it was only open to college students, and only at certain schools), then Twitter, Google+, etc. What started out as a little fad, has grown into a full on addiction - and I mean that. Now Facebook is a bookmark on my iPad, iPhone, my MacBook, my work computer, my Blackberry, etc. I have to feel in touch with everyone, even if it doesn't involve me posting or commenting. I just like to know whats going on...period. Because I find myself on Facebook so frequently, I thought I would take some time to review some Facebook etiquette through my eyes.
First up, "Liking" something vs. "Commenting." It is generally a good idea to follow what the masses do. For instance, if someone posts a picture and people start commenting on it, then by all means, comment away. But if 8 people have "liked" the picture, you should follow suit. Don't be that one person that writes, "Oh how cute?" because then the 8 people before you get an email (if their commnunication settings are set this way) letting us know that you think its cute. Your comment added absolutely nothing to the picture. Go with the "Like" in this instance as it is fitting.
Next, do not have a conversation on my wall/picture. There is nothing more annoying than when two people have a full on conversation on Facebook, especially when it is on my wall. You know what I mean right? You post a picture, someone comments about the event maybe. And then someone else comments on that comment and the rest is history? A few hours later you look back at your post and there 23 comments from these two people which started out as two individual comments, but later became an exchange of life catch-up! Don't waste my time. And please, don't fill up my inbox with that crap.
Third, delete duplicate Profile pictures! Okay so you found the perfect picture to represent your hotness on Facebook. You post that picture. Then a few weeks later you change it up with a group shot. Then you decide you are over the group shot and you want to go back to the hotty picture. Well if you add that to your profile again, then you now have three pics in your profile history - two of which are the same. Delete one. It's hysterical when people have 97 profile pictures and 40 of them are the exact same picture. I like to keep things organized, so here is one way you can do it too!
Fourth, be very careful about your wall posts. Even if you are trying to be funny, sarcastic, or even a plain jerk - just know that people see it. You don't want to come off as a complete jackass because you decided to be insensitive. Along the same lines of wall posts, do not write something vague/ambiguous on purpose so that people ask you what's wrong! Or worse, get mad when people do ask you. Example: "Such a great day!! So happy about what happened!" Alright, of course people are going to wonder what happened. But then you don't tell them. Or you get annoyed when they ask you. Don't post that if you don't want people to ask. Plain and simple. And - post things on Facebook that are worthy of news. If you wouldn't give a crap that I was taking a shower, chances are, we don't care that you are either!
My list could go on and on. Despite all of these things that annoy me, I will continue to be an avid Facebook stalker. I will continue to add the app to all of my devices. Nothing about Facebook is annoying enough to stop its use all together. I just thought I would make known the little things that drive me nuts. Do with it what you will...
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