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January 25, 2007
Face value of Facebook
09:03 PM
I use Facebook. But sometimes I can’t help but I wonder, is it good for me?
Seriously, do you think that there is a net benefit to using Facebook? What I mean is if we were to measure all the good stuff that it brings, does it sufficiently compensate for all the hours wasted when actual work should’ve been done?
I am writing this entry, not to provide any answers— because I seriously don’t know; maybe you can help me in figuring out the real added value of this very addictive contraption.
From my very on-the-surface analysis, I guess it does create a very active online social environment for users.
You can send e-vites and expect responses in an instant. You can easily create groups or communities depending on whatever your interests and views happen to be.
You can make a statement and voice your concerns hyper-effectively. For example, the UW U-Pass initiative has again resurfaced on campus, and through the power of Facebook groups, it was able to reach the support of 1,668 members in just a matter of a week-and-a-half.
Another great thing about Facebook is that because of its prevalent use, you can unite with friends from back in the day. I recently reconnected with some school friends from back when I was in Grade 1!
I think the major drawback is that it is such a time waster. Go to any computer lab, and I can bet someone is on Facebook.
I admit that I browse quite a bit to see what the heck people are up to. When a roommate changed her relationship status, for instance, I immediately called them to get the latest scoop. When someone posts new pictures, I am the first to view them. When you can’t put a name to a face, you search them. When there’s someone cute you find running in the halls, you search them, too.
It’s quite sad when you start to recognize faces on campus or on the bus, just because you have seen his or her profile— people of which you don’t even know.
This is it from me, I will turn the mic over to you guys. Is Facebook good for society? Haha. For those who haven’t been on Facebook, I encourage you to sign up and at least see what it’s all about.
Facebook - [facebook.com]
Facebook - [wikipedia.org]
My Facebook Page (Login Required) - [facebook.com]
Facing the Facebook - [chronicle.com]
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4 Comments
January 26, 2007 04:28 AM
I think FB has encouraged stalker behaviour. I regret and, at the same time, am happy it wasn't around for majority of my ungrad years. Regret because I only signed up towards the end of my last year at school so my friends list of uni folks is severely lacking (not big on the "HI REMEMBER ME? I TOOK THAT SMTHNG OR ANOTHER CLASS WITH YOU 2 YRS AGO??". Happy because it's prevented me from potentially seemingly all creepy stalkery and the inevitable awkwardness (hi, you added me on FB. Should I, um, like, talk to you or something in class now?).
Also I found an old friend on there from pre-Markham move too (like you with your gr 1 friends). Is it SUPER CREEPY/WEIRD if I made contact???!! I am conflicted.
(And yeah, that's right. It's 4 effin am and I am poking around facebook..ending up here. I needs me some sleep).
January 26, 2007 04:29 AM
ungrad= undergrad. 4 am does not bode well for my verbal/typing skills.
February 2, 2007 12:25 AM
it's quite alright but definitely a waste of time. quite bad when i'm supposed to study too. anyway i think the face value depends how assertive you are. if you see an old friend you haven't seen in a long time, you can use it to catch up beyond facebook .
February 4, 2007 02:19 PM
Facebook is great for people who want to look up dirty secrets of feds nominees.
tsk tsk. So far, Darcy is the only one I'd vote for. that is if i can vote.
Also, someone fill me in on what happened with this whole Sai Kit /Vday mess. what's going on?