In this day and age, our society has evolved into a social butterfly. The specific playing ground that I would like to throw a few hard balls at is also known as "Facebook". This social network has given us easy access to the used-to-be private lives of others, all at the tips of our fingertips.
Why is it that we're disturbed and feel like people are prying into our private lives when we find out that someone has been "stalking" our profile or following our conversations with mutual friends? What's the big deal when it comes to the "see friendship" button that have people squirming? It's the same thing as "wall-to-wall" and then some.
Not saying I have all the answers but I do feel like I need to slap a few people in the face and wake them up to reality. HAVING A FACEBOOK IS SAYING THAT YOUR LIFE IS AN OPEN BOOK THAT ANYONE CAN READ WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!! Excuse my being blunt, but if you're not comfortable with the previous statement then I suggest you go and deactivate your account. I"m serious.
If you don't want people reading into your "supposedly" private conversations with friends then use other means of communication. Facebook gives everyone the freedom to read what you're saying to anyone that's anybody. Yes, it is creeper-ish* when someone randomly comments on your little love chat to a friend, but hey, go get a room if the two of you want to be left alone.
There's a reason why there's a "comment" and "like" button underneath every post... to COMMENT and LIKE you idiot! When you post something you're saying "hey everyone, here is what is going on in my life and I want to hear your opinions". Yes, some people may say a bit to much and you can't shut them up, but that's your fault for friending them on Facebook. *smirk*
This social network's name wasn't born out of thin air you know... it actually is giving you a hint of what it really is. A book with your face on it. Books are meant to be read, if your's is not, then there's no point in writing one. Can I get an amen?!
So now that I've just promoted the right of creepers with my honest ramblings, I just have to say one last thing. Be a little less open please!! I really don't want to know what kind of food you're digesting, or those personal things you may or may not be participating in. You get the idea. Make your book fascinating but keep all the disgusting and juicy details to yourself and let the reader be or I will unfriend you.** If I really want to know, then I'll ask you personally.
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*okay, I make up my own words. Get used to it! Besides, adding -ish to the end of any word makes it special *grins*.
**Just giving you a fair warning... *sly grin*
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Alright, I'm so happy you wrote about this! I ENTIRELY agree with you! I was just thinking about this the other day actually; how people have facebooks and then complain that facebook is too public. If you don't want people to know that much about you, then don't post it.
ReplyDeleteI came to a similar conclusion about people who don't use their real names on fb for fear of getting murdered or having their identity stolen.
First off, if you are that cautious about privacy then you most likely won't be plastering your home address and social security number online for potential thieves and murderers.
Secondly, by merely using common sense and not adding strangers, you won't die.
And thirdly, there are over a billion users of facebook, chances are that you will be NOT the one targeted (seeing as you don't have any super personal or vital information on there anyways *see common sense part*).
Like you, all of this justifies my "stalking" on there. I think the word "stalk" is used way too much and too flippantly on fb. Using facebook the way it's meant to be used (browsing people's FACEBOOKS) isn't being a stalker.
oh, and I make up words too. =D