Comments on: Goodbye Facebook

By: Rick Mahn

Rick Mahn — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:24 +0000

Of course, one could make the argument that facebook is not going away, and is just too easy for the uninitiated to participate in. The lazy person’s network, but a network still. Call it a necessary evil.

By: check cashing software

check cashing software — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:06:40 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more. I feel like there are enough positives with facebook to keep my account. After all, it is free. But I HATE the application! All the game invites everyday drive me nuts. I get around 10 a day. Facebook needs give a user the option to not allow application invites. Plus, I dont think facebook makes any money off of them anyways.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:17:53 +0000

Pretty interesting thoughts as I too have had second guess about my FB association. In fact, trying to get my daily cartoon configured through an application they offer has been very nightmarish…no help on their foum(s) either. I concur…there must be better SN’s to associate with in getting your work or talent in front of the right people.
I hope to see feedback on what other’s think of their applications and how to use them…definitely not for the squeamish.

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By: trabzonspor

trabzonspor — Sun, 25 May 2008 14:26:31 +0000

Goodbye Facebook …

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By: wren

wren — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:41:00 +0000

For me, LinkedIn works better for networking. It’s more professional. Not just because of the lack of apps but also, I think there’s extraneous info on facebook that could taint prospective business contacts – consciously or unconsciously – profiles list political leanings, religion, age, etc.

By: Rick Mahn

Rick Mahn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:34:14 +0000

Hey wren,
I keep wondering if I should go back and give FB more time. I just am quickly irritated by the unproductive (for me) invites to everything. Maybe… I’ll go think about it some more.

There seem to be 2 camps on the issue of “friends” the IRLs, and the network building. Think I’m in the network building camp.

By: wren

wren — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:05:03 +0000

I’m fairly new to Facebook. I prefer it hands down over Myspace. If it weren’t for music I’d abandon Myspace altogether. I had hopes for Virb.com being a better myspace as far as connecting with muscians but it really hasn’t taken off.

I use facebook for social connections and linkedIn for work connections. With only a couple of exceptions, everyone who’s a friend on facebook is someone I know IRL.

By: Free Contact Manager

Free Contact Manager — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:22:56 +0000

Hmmm…I have to agree with your point on using your blog as a social networking tool.

The reason I cannot get into the Facebook/Myspace craze is because there are few long term benefits as far as I can tell.

Remember with AltaVista was King? Now Google rules. So what happens if Facebook fizzles out? All the time spent on FB is a waste; However, you have full control of your web properties, and can use them as long as you live.

Facebook is great, but nothing beats an old fashion e-mail with care and consideration.

Great post!

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