Tag: Facebook

Has Facebook’s Time Passed?

Filed in National, Science and Health by on April 5, 2013 10 Comments

Okay, I’ve never been a big Facebook user so I might be jumping the gun.  Here’s what I have noticed in the past six months – almost all of my new friend requests are coming from family and friends over 60.   What’s funny is the comments that accompany these friend requests.  Most say the same thing:  “Look who finally joined Facebook!”

Basically, I’m not the one to judge whether Facebook’s time has passed.  I have an account I glance at about once a month and while I find some of the comments/posts interesting, most are not.

Two years ago, my then 13 year old daughter deleted her Facebook account, citing its useless drama as the reason.  She did rejoin, because it was where her school posted its information on Cross Country and Track meets and practice changes.  The last time she posted anything on Facebook was on March 20, 2013.   Her previous post was on February 23, 2013.   Seems to me if Facebook is counting on her to keep them going strong they might be in trouble.

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Not Sure What To Make Of This

Filed in Delaware by on February 2, 2011 32 Comments

Yesterday, my 13 year old daughter told me she had deleted her Facebook account.  When I asked her why, she said… It was taking up too much of her time and, while she’d miss it, Facebook was pretty lame. Needless to say, I was surprised.  I check her FaceBook account several times a week – […]

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Amazing

Filed in Delaware by on September 4, 2009 10 Comments

Yesterday a message started going viral on facebook and twitter. This was the message: No one should die because they cannot afford healthcare. No one should go broke because they get sick, and no one should be tied to a job because of pre-existing condition. If you agree, please post this as your status for […]

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Late Night Video — Facebook Breakups

Filed in National by on August 29, 2009 4 Comments

I’m not involved enough with Facebook to be witness to much of its drama, but have heard a few stories. And then don’t mind not being too involved with Facebook. Anyway –this is funny:

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