So what's so special about Facebook? [modified]
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ametheus wrote:
So what's so special about Facebook?
It's a fantastic means of being "socially active" for those people who don't have a real social life. Sites like those give people with a dull and uneventful life with something to do and gives them a feeling that they're important (for example, take twitter where I can tell the entire world what colour my shit was).
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[Edit] See below Somehow got posted in mid-type. [/Edit]
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ametheus wrote:
So what's so special about Facebook?
It's a fantastic means of being "socially active" for those people who don't have a real social life. Sites like those give people with a dull and uneventful life with something to do and gives them a feeling that they're important (for example, take twitter where I can tell the entire world what colour my shit was).
Workout progress:
Current arm size: 14.4in
Desired arm size: 18in
Next Target: 15.4in by Dec 2010Current training method: HIT
Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
It's a fantastic means of being "socially active" for those people who don't have a real social life.
How dare you talk about CP like that? Or is it just me? :-(
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” Why do programmers often confuse Halloween and Christmas? Because 31 Oct = 25 Dec.
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Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
It's a fantastic means of being "socially active" for those people who don't have a real social life.
How dare you talk about CP like that? Or is it just me? :-(
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” Why do programmers often confuse Halloween and Christmas? Because 31 Oct = 25 Dec.
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic? CP won't come into that category (not in my books), because I learn so much here (you don't necessarily need to be active, you could lurk, but still learn a lot by reading articles, forums etc.,). And the learning could help us do our job better! :)
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Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
for example, take twitter where I can tell the entire world what colour my sh*t was
No, you can't. I (for one) am not listening. La La La La!
Did you know: That by counting the rings on a tree trunk, you can tell how many other trees it has slept with.
OriginalGriff wrote:
No, you can't. I (for one) am not listening. La La La La!
Well, that was my point. Nobody cares, but the ones who do the 'twatting' thinks that the entire world is listening to their stupid boring mundane nonsensical writing. Some typical tweets:
A bird pooped in my coffee but I'll anyway drink it LOLZ
I have constipation (today also lol)
@jerkdude123: lol man you're a sucker lol
Fourth day without bathing lol - I'm going to use lots of deodorant lol.Seriously, WHO CARES?! :)
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I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic? CP won't come into that category (not in my books), because I learn so much here (you don't necessarily need to be active, you could lurk, but still learn a lot by reading articles, forums etc.,). And the learning could help us do our job better! :)
Workout progress:
Current arm size: 14.4in
Desired arm size: 18in
Next Target: 15.4in by Dec 2010Current training method: HIT
Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic?
When in doubt, assume the positive response. :) Nonetheless, it does (sort of) apply. Most of the regulars on CP spend far too much time here, myself included, and frequently put little quips in their posts like "I really must get a life". Maybe the site should be renamed to "Snippetter" or "CodeBook". :laugh:
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” Why do programmers often confuse Halloween and Christmas? Because 31 Oct = 25 Dec.
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OriginalGriff wrote:
No, you can't. I (for one) am not listening. La La La La!
Well, that was my point. Nobody cares, but the ones who do the 'twatting' thinks that the entire world is listening to their stupid boring mundane nonsensical writing. Some typical tweets:
A bird pooped in my coffee but I'll anyway drink it LOLZ
I have constipation (today also lol)
@jerkdude123: lol man you're a sucker lol
Fourth day without bathing lol - I'm going to use lots of deodorant lol.Seriously, WHO CARES?! :)
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Current arm size: 14.4in
Desired arm size: 18in
Next Target: 15.4in by Dec 2010Current training method: HIT
Twatter is actually a very subtle medium: it should be compulsory to put your twatter address (or whatever the f they call it) on your business cards and CV, if you have one. It's a sort of IQ measure. That way we can tell immediately: "This guy is a moron. Get him out of the building ASAP".
Did you know: That by counting the rings on a tree trunk, you can tell how many other trees it has slept with.
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Twatter is actually a very subtle medium: it should be compulsory to put your twatter address (or whatever the f they call it) on your business cards and CV, if you have one. It's a sort of IQ measure. That way we can tell immediately: "This guy is a moron. Get him out of the building ASAP".
Did you know: That by counting the rings on a tree trunk, you can tell how many other trees it has slept with.
OriginalGriff wrote:
That way we can tell immediately: "This guy is a moron. Get him out of the building ASAP".
:laugh: Great idea!
Workout progress:
Current arm size: 14.4in
Desired arm size: 18in
Next Target: 15.4in by Dec 2010Current training method: HIT
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ametheus wrote:
So what's so special about Facebook?
It's a fantastic means of being "socially active" for those people who don't have a real social life. Sites like those give people with a dull and uneventful life with something to do and gives them a feeling that they're important (for example, take twitter where I can tell the entire world what colour my shit was).
Workout progress:
Current arm size: 14.4in
Desired arm size: 18in
Next Target: 15.4in by Dec 2010Current training method: HIT
Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
It's a fantastic means of being "socially active" for those people who don't have a real social life. Sites like those give people with a dull and uneventful life with something to do and gives them a feeling that they're important
Didn't everybody say precisely that about *the internet* a few years back? And the ability to show the world your feces has been around for about a decade. Probably longer. I'm trying very hard to find something revolutionary new about FB, aside from its (obviously unrivalled) popularity.
modified on Sunday, June 6, 2010 9:47 AM
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Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
It's a fantastic means of being "socially active" for those people who don't have a real social life. Sites like those give people with a dull and uneventful life with something to do and gives them a feeling that they're important
Didn't everybody say precisely that about *the internet* a few years back? And the ability to show the world your feces has been around for about a decade. Probably longer. I'm trying very hard to find something revolutionary new about FB, aside from its (obviously unrivalled) popularity.
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ametheus wrote:
Didn't everybody say precisely that about *the internet* a few years back?
Says who? And, so what? My opinion on FB and other similar stupid sites remain the same.
ametheus wrote:
And the ability to show the world your feces (NSFW!) has been around for about a decade. Probably longer.
Good for the 'social people' then. But, NSFW does not belong in the lounge. Remove that link or a moderator may move it out of this forum.
ametheus wrote:
I'm trying very hard to find something revolutionary new about FB
Keep trying. You might actually come up with something.
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I mean, apart from it being very popular, and frankly just loads of fun. What about it is new? EDIT: For clarification: I like Facebook. Stop hassling me.
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A lot of not-for-profit organizations including some voluntary groups and charities use FB as a portal page for their members. Events and activities are logged through the FB group and it's easy to follow updates, share documents and photos from events etc. Just because it has some negatives does not mean everything about FB is bad. People who think so are delusional.
Regards, Nish
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ametheus wrote:
Didn't everybody say precisely that about *the internet* a few years back?
Says who? And, so what? My opinion on FB and other similar stupid sites remain the same.
ametheus wrote:
And the ability to show the world your feces (NSFW!) has been around for about a decade. Probably longer.
Good for the 'social people' then. But, NSFW does not belong in the lounge. Remove that link or a moderator may move it out of this forum.
ametheus wrote:
I'm trying very hard to find something revolutionary new about FB
Keep trying. You might actually come up with something.
Workout progress:
Current arm size: 14.4in
Desired arm size: 18in
Next Target: 15.4in by Dec 2010Current training method: HIT
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A lot of not-for-profit organizations including some voluntary groups and charities use FB as a portal page for their members. Events and activities are logged through the FB group and it's easy to follow updates, share documents and photos from events etc. Just because it has some negatives does not mean everything about FB is bad. People who think so are delusional.
Regards, Nish
Blog: blog.voidnish.com Most recent article: An MVVM friendly approach to adding system menu entries in a WPF application
I think everything about Facebook is bad, but that's not what makes me delusional.
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A lot of not-for-profit organizations including some voluntary groups and charities use FB as a portal page for their members. Events and activities are logged through the FB group and it's easy to follow updates, share documents and photos from events etc. Just because it has some negatives does not mean everything about FB is bad. People who think so are delusional.
Regards, Nish
Blog: blog.voidnish.com Most recent article: An MVVM friendly approach to adding system menu entries in a WPF application
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
A lot of not-for-profit organizations including some voluntary groups and charities use FB as a portal page for their members.
Fair point, actually. But I still despise FB. There's a voting war going on. Let me try to fix that one on you. :)
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
A lot of not-for-profit organizations including some voluntary groups and charities use FB as a portal page for their members.
Fair point, actually. But I still despise FB. There's a voting war going on. Let me try to fix that one on you. :)
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It seems I got two 5s and one 1. :~ Incidentally I am not on FB, and I don't think I'll ever be. :)
Regards, Nish
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It seems I got two 5s and one 1. :~ Incidentally I am not on FB, and I don't think I'll ever be. :)
Regards, Nish
Blog: blog.voidnish.com Most recent article: An MVVM friendly approach to adding system menu entries in a WPF application
I take it you don't want to start up a non-profit organisation? ;)
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I take it you don't want to start up a non-profit organisation? ;)
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Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
I take it you don't want to start up a non-profit organisation?
Yeah I am not the charitable type. :)
Regards, Nish
Blog: blog.voidnish.com Most recent article: An MVVM friendly approach to adding system menu entries in a WPF application
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I mean, apart from it being very popular, and frankly just loads of fun. What about it is new? EDIT: For clarification: I like Facebook. Stop hassling me.
modified on Sunday, June 6, 2010 1:15 PM
I have no idea. I have both Facebook and MySpace accounts to keep in touch with friends, and frankly, MySpace is the better product. It's cleaner, works better, and works with all the browsers I use. Facebook is buggy and unreliable, and many features don't work with either Opera or Chrome. I don't get the attraction to Facebook at all.
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I mean, apart from it being very popular, and frankly just loads of fun. What about it is new? EDIT: For clarification: I like Facebook. Stop hassling me.
modified on Sunday, June 6, 2010 1:15 PM
I live far away from my family and old friends in my hometown, so FB is very good way to keep in touch. And I also hooked up with very old friends, which I haven't for almost 30 years. Besides that, I have a very good social life in the real world. If you don't see any good use for you, close your account.
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I mean, apart from it being very popular, and frankly just loads of fun. What about it is new? EDIT: For clarification: I like Facebook. Stop hassling me.
modified on Sunday, June 6, 2010 1:15 PM
You get in touch with people who live in other locations. You can get connected with people you just forgot in the hassles of life. You can have fun reading and watching the posts made by your connections there. You can get pissed off by those game updates. No one is forcing you to have an account there and check it daily. Just get rid of the account or just don't visit the site if you do not like it.
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I live far away from my family and old friends in my hometown, so FB is very good way to keep in touch. And I also hooked up with very old friends, which I haven't for almost 30 years. Besides that, I have a very good social life in the real world. If you don't see any good use for you, close your account.
Don't get me wrong, I *like* Facebook. What I'm interested in is why it's caused so much of a stir, that even politicians (ours, that is) are starting to take notice. Mind you, they took a full 15 years to notice the internet itself. Apparently, apart from it being loads of fun, immensely popular, an excellent way of keeping in touch with people you rarely see, and almost a social stratosphere in itself, there must be something that sets it apart from other websites. Any ideas? (Before you respond, please read the first sentence of my post again.)
