When you are trolling on Facebook does it appear that all your FaceBook friends have better lives than you? From their pictures, do they look younger and happier than you? Do pictures of their children look better than yours? Does even their FaceBook status sound more interesting than yours? Are they liars? Is FaceBook Reminding you of Hi-School? Is FaceBook Depressing You? FaceBook is controlled unlike life. Who is going to post bad pictures? OK someone may but you can make them take them down with threats. FaceBook is like an airbrushed life. Why not mention you or your partner got a PHD, but leave out that it was achieved over 25 years. Have a second home in the South of France? No I can’t use it because it really belongs to your sister-in-law as her permanent residence.
You would only know about the French home if you interacted with your FaceBook friends. You are a FaceBook voyeur if you only read about your friends but don’t interact. You know where they are going on vacation, and then look at their vacation pictures with-out ever anyone knowing. What’s wrong with a vicarious vacation thrill? Nothing really but why not at least click a “Like”?
A new baby arrival is broadcast with-in the hour of birth with pictures from the new parents, grandparents, and friends. A wedding or divorce with pictures is posted as it occurs. New job or loss of a job, sickness and death are all posted quickly on FaceBook. It can be overwhelming to some but to others a way to keep in touch even if the touch is just the knowledge. I did not read the post from a friend (one that I actually see) that her Father had passed away with funeral details. I felt terrible that I missed not only the funeral but sending if only with a “comment” my condolences. I learned my lesson and now I troll my (actual) Facebook friends’ posts on a regular basis.
Certain age groups write different posts on FaceBook. 20-30 year olds write posts about thrills, achievements, sports and activities. Some of these activities are the reasons why this age group does not want their parents as friends. 30 and 40 year olds write post about daily life while trying to be cryptic. Some post about being hungry and eating and climate temperature and of course deep random thoughts! Still others post about kids and jobs and more social and political causes. And lastly those 50+ year olds write posts about their vacations, funny or interesting articles or videos and lots and lots and lots of pictures.
Are you a FaceBook Voyeur? Have I made you feel guilty about not giving a “Like” or “Comment”? I did post pictures of adorable cats. Don’t make me post adorable baby pictures too!
6 comments:
Yes in some ways Facebook has become an ongoing class reunion. I was dragged kicking and screaming onto facebook by a close friend. I use it twice as much for business as for personal. However I love seeing pics of friends, new babies and of course the kitties and puppies.
I think your comments, Nicole, are true for many people. I think it is a helpful tool for business too!
I really do enjoy reading my FB friends' posts and I frequently "like" and/or comment. I love being engaged. However, if there's one part of FB I hate, it's Farmville, the Cafe/Bakery, and all the other games. Those posts drive me crazy!
Fabulous topic of discussion Haralee!! I fell in love with facebook years ago (met with great animosity by my hubby who hates it). I was/am a very active commenter/participant on fb and I try to stay up with everything/everyone. That is just who I am --> Some people are always commenting that I have soooo much fb activity. Well - guess what? If they were not lurking on fb, they would not know it!
Recently - I am pretty engaged on twitter --> but still love the photos and personal touch of fb! Rachel
Traci, Thanks for commenting!
I am not the game player on Facebook either.
You are the Twitter Diva Rachel!
I think you are right about personalities and FaceBook. Some people are off on the side, quiet folks, very private and I should give them a pass and not call them peeping FB's.
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