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So, enough with the '25 Random Things' about you lists. Most of the ones we've seen are boring, rude, and self-indulgent, which is why it's the latest addition to our list of Facebook Dos and Don'ts, the rest of which you can find by clicking on 'Next' below. Read 'em, and instantly become a better, more fun-loving, and well-liked member of Facebook.
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Subscribe to commentscindyFeb 16th 2009 1:36PM
My friends husband just left her for an old classmate he hooked with on facebook, and I've heard countless other stories like this. My husband and I think its all just a big distraction to more important things like eachother our kids and family. No thanks facebook we're gonna pass. Take my advice its trouble!
DavidFeb 16th 2009 2:12PM
Why are YOU telling us how to use Facebook, or anything, for that matter? I'll enjoy things my way, thank you very much.
SantanaFeb 16th 2009 2:52PM
Well i think it's ok to have a blog i do,but keep it on the down-low.
Their are a lot of ppl who DON'T! post their reall photo on these site,
They put other ppl pictures on the sit and lie about who and what they do.
it's so sad?
And then sometimes your'll talk to other ppl,Then stop for no reason?
That crazy?
You never really know who your dealing with.
But on the other hand? you can find some good friends.
Out of 1-10 that's like a 3.
samanthaFeb 20th 2009 2:22PM
know that I read this I think I would have not guessed what they were talking about I got this letter and I did not read this just be glad I did not read that lol
Vidi WegzFeb 17th 2009 12:06PM
Hey, funny stuff! A friend of mine sent this article to me because that's my face up there on that profile. My minor excitement for the afternoon. Thanks for putting me specifically with MY face on your don't list; you guys are contentious jerks (that means you pick fights and or attempt to start controversy for the sake of doing it to drum up interest in your boring and outdated idiom). I signed up for facebook to do stuff exactly like this, its called "social networking" for a reason, you know like being social, which could include, but is not limited to: sharing personal information, photos, opinions, and beliefs, enjoying factoids and having fun playing with trite buttons and apps that let us all waste a little part of our day enjoying ourselves even when we're at work, while helping us keep in touch with people we love when we can't see them everyday. I'm pretty sure that that is really the point of a site like facebook. So anyway, cram it up your rears, and in the future avoid using anything that looks like me on your site.
joeFeb 19th 2009 12:52PM
Wow!!! These comments are more entertaining than the site itself!!!
I can understand peoples dissenchantment with the lack of privacy.... especially for those who are not internet or pc inclined....
I am one of those people..... Despite being a product of this new age of information via web..... I don't have much of a clue to the applications of any type of computer or internet site.
This facebook thing is remarkable in the sense that one can contact their best friend from first grade....However ..... to the avg. user... disturbing in the sense that upon opening their home page... they realize that the general population knows more about their lives then they know themselves.....
On top of that.... despite a rather powerfull male libido.... I have no desire for "desere's" birthday announcement....(she is pretty damn cute though)....
Luckily.... I don't have the attention span to do these 25 bla bla bla...things.....
I just check messages and reply.... and make sure my personal info is up to date....(seeing as how after four mos. on the site .... I was informed by a friend that my profile stated I was bisexual)... wasn't too pleased bout that.....
I just try to stick to my normal email....
yabyumFeb 20th 2009 10:44PM
what a grumpy gus. make some friends, get some relevance in your life, care about someone besides yourself.