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Under the age of 30? Then you might want to consider closing out the ol' Facebook account. That's right, we geriatric 30-somethings with our sock garters and Hair Club memberships are taking over.
A recent Time magazine story lists 10 reasons why Facebook is for old fogies, and we tend to agree with them. Some interesting statistics back up their premise. Facebook memberships now number over 150 million, with those 30-and-over representing the most rapidly growing segment. If that alone doesn't scare you youngins off, these other reasons surely will.
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One significant reason to be especially wary of Facebook -- that the original author doesn't mention -- is the Facebook presence of your friends' parents and your bosses (if you're old enough to work, that is). By now, we've all heard the stories of employers firing their employees for Facebook comments. But, if you refuse their friendship, they'll know you're hiding something, right? Conversely, if you accept their friendships, and you know that your friends' parents, or your boss, are watching, how are you supposed to incorporate 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' into your status updates without seeming like a total freak? Our suggestion for all the whippersnappers? Stick to Twitter before we destroy it, too. [From: Time]
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Subscribe to commentsAURAAUNLIMITEDMar 7th 2009 7:20PM
These young whippersnappers wouldn't know about facebook if we, the old geriatric geezers didn't pay for them to go to college to get an education. I got the ultimate revenge though. . . I ignored my daughter's friend request when she finally sent an invite (out of guilt I suspect). HA! Who's laughing now?
And yes, I am twittering too. Guess what? She started stalking me. Or is that supposed to be "following"?
HeatherMar 7th 2009 9:34PM
I hate to break it to you, but most of the people on facebook were on facebook before they even went to college. They might be saying facebook is for the over 30 crowd, but I also hate to break it to you, most of us "youngins" are having to teach our parents the ropes on facebook from posting on a wall to uploading pictures.
My mom also happens to be a friend on my page because I'm not embarrassed to have her on my page - my friends also have her added as well. Just because you hate your daughter doesn't mean every other parent hates their children.
My mom also twitters and we're on each others pages.. not that I really use it because I'm on enough sites and only have time for a few since I'm in classes.
So before you start going oh look at us adults taking over blah blah blah - just remember - facebook was founded by a "kid" and it is run by "kids".
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread - XBL: SoCoolCurt)Mar 8th 2009 9:32AM
"I hate to break it to you, but most of the people on facebook were on facebook before they even went to college."
no they weren't. up until the last year or two, facebook was reserved only for people in college. it wouldn't let you sign up without a valid college issued email address. sure NOW there are people who have accounts before they go to school but they aren't "most" people.
AdelfaMar 9th 2009 9:32AM
Excellent post! LOL
Ah ChildrenMar 9th 2009 4:14PM
Facebook is an extremely powerful and effective social networking site amongst business professionals and executives alike. I would hope that the majority of people on the site are over 30, considering I could care less about who Tina is going to Homecoming with, why you are grounded this weekend, or some other garage band that you will be rocking out to this weekend at your local java shop. There are plenty of other alternatives for the bubble gum crowd to discuss mindless crap.
Have a nice day! : P
MicheleMar 7th 2009 8:12PM
I dunno......my daughter and her college friends all have accounts, I think it's a mixed community. Who knows......
MariaMar 7th 2009 9:28PM
Facebook used to be set up so that you could not set up an account if you did not have a college E-mail address. I think they made a big mistake opening it up to everyone. My friend's parents are on their as is my boss' wife. Even with privacy settings facebook is not what it used to be. I personally do not like that anyone can set up a page I would rather something be left just to college students.
RebeccaMar 8th 2009 9:46AM
This could be a simple mathematical result, because kids can't sign up under age 13, right? So there would be less enrollments under 30 to swing the average, whereas there's not an upper age limit on enrollments. I think they just used 30 because I would say most, but not all, people are parents by then, but 30 year olds are by no means "geezers". Poor choice of word by writer.
TylerMar 7th 2009 8:14PM
That's why facebook has 'privacy settings'. Half the people I know aren't even able to view my status, or my photos for that matter... Problem solved.
Nick SaintMar 7th 2009 11:28PM
I agree with Tyler, Privacy settings= Problem Solved. You can choose who see's your status updates, information, profile, etc. And if you are going to be making comments that you wouldn't want your Boss/Parents to see, maybe you shouldn't be making those types of comments in the first place. (in my opinion, of course) And if you are so worried about your boss/parents whoever else seeing comments/profile/information that you would rather them not see for fear of being fired or whatever else the reason may be, Then I would suggest if it's your boss then why tell your boss in the first place you even have a face book account?
KARINMar 7th 2009 8:22PM
If you think people are already considered old geezers, after turning THIRTY, then I really feel sorry for you.
MonaMar 7th 2009 9:48PM
I''m with you!
realfgytiMar 8th 2009 4:27AM
It's just AOL and its affiliates being retarded again.
debbieMar 7th 2009 9:42PM
I am over 40 and have had a facebook account for over 4 years due to the fact that I was going to a major university in 2004. So it's not like the under 30 crowd were the only ones allowed on it. Saying it's dying and the younger kids need to get off is just stupid. Obviously Warren Riddle just doesn't get it. The privacy setting makes it where people see what the creater lets them. In fact, the younger the "friend" ~ the less they see of mine. LOL... Heaven forbid that they see we over 30 people have fun too.
NedMar 7th 2009 8:29PM
campusbuddy.com is what facebook used to be and much more.
sepiriothMar 7th 2009 8:29PM
I accept the old geezers, if your hiding something your weak and fake!
LeslieMar 7th 2009 8:32PM
What is age its a damn number and has nothing to do with how one feels. Someone 60 can act younger than someone 30. This article is bull crap.
JoeMar 7th 2009 8:46PM
Right On Leslie.....at seventy seven years of age, I am a firm believer that age is a frame of mind. As an educator for over thirty years, I know that my students kept me young. BTW, I'll be attending my third Phish concert in June
JeannieMar 7th 2009 8:47PM
Leslie I totally agree with you. I am one of the old geezers but I am young at heart. I love Facebook and talking to my family and friends.
sjMar 7th 2009 10:00PM
you are wise beyond your years. I am 57. My 1st time on this site