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> by not using Facebook you're going to miss out on things This is the beginning and the end of all the thought that should be put into this matter. Missing th

by exergy 9y ago

> by not using Facebook you're going to miss out on things This is the beginning and the end of all the thought that should be put into this matter. Missing things is not the end of the world, since there is so much to do in life anyway. More importantly, I think the benefits of fb are greatly exaggerated. In Europe at least, it seems the de facto standard are whatsapp groups of close friends, and that's where things get arranged. Even wedding invites are generally sent out over emails nowadays. Finally, I never get the point of keeping in touch with a zillion people. I prefer not being in touch with high school friends. The endless comparing yourself to others and the 2 AM binge facebooking take a huge toll. Better to get in touch once in a while with old friends and have no idea what they've been up to. It's so much more of an enjoyable conversation. And after it's done, you have the lingering benefit of being able to retire to your cozy, slightly-more-solitudinous-than-normal existence.

seanwilson 9y ago
> > by not using Facebook you're going to miss out on things > This is the beginning and the end of all the thought that should be put into this matter. Missing things is not the end of the world, since there is so much to do in life anyway. Missing out on things isn't the end of the world but what's the big deal of keeping up with what's going on? It's minimal effort to be signed up to Facebook so you can receive messages and event invites. > More importantly, I think the benefits of fb are greatly exaggerated. In Europe at least, it seems the de facto standard are whatsapp groups of close friends, and that's where things get arranged. Even wedding invites are generally sent out over emails nowadays. So if Facebook was the de facto standard for communication where you live you'd be OK with it? My point is just use what your friends are using to keep in touch and don't make a big deal about it. If Facebook, WhatsApp or whatever is having a large unhealthy influence on your life that's something you should fix about yourself.

by exergy 9y ago

seanwilson 9y ago

> > by not using Facebook you're going to miss out on things > This is the beginning and the end of all the thought that should be put into this matter. Missing things is not the end of the world, since there is so much to do in life anyway. Missing out on things isn't the end of the world but what's the big deal of keeping up with what's going on? It's minimal effort to be signed up to Facebook so you can receive messages and event invites. > More importantly, I think the benefits of fb are greatly exaggerated. In Europe at least, it seems the de facto standard are whatsapp groups of close friends, and that's where things get arranged. Even wedding invites are generally sent out over emails nowadays. So if Facebook was the de facto standard for communication where you live you'd be OK with it? My point is just use what your friends are using to keep in touch and don't make a big deal about it. If Facebook, WhatsApp or whatever is having a large unhealthy influence on your life that's something you should fix about yourself.