"Engaging Civic Life through Facebook"
Did you know that Facebook has more than 800 million active users? And more than 50 % of their users log on in any given day?
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I don’t like Facebook. There is a lack of emotion in online communication and I am not comfortable with random people (my Facebook “suggested friends”, for example, most of which I’m certain I have never met in my life. I have no problem making my own friends in real life without Facebook’s “suggestions”) reading and commenting about my opinion on something. There are definitely issues about privacy, because Facebook encourages people to post personal information on their profile where many people can read it.
Despite this, I’ll admit I have a Facebook account and I used it a lot while I was in junior high. Over the years, I’ve realized that if I really care about someone, I should call them and ask how are they doing rather than posting “what’s up” on their wall. I know that social networks like Facebook and Twitter will continue be a part of our everyday lives as technology develops, and I will have to remain engaged to keep up with my generation.
Like LA101 blogging…I am not use to it but I plan to use this blog as an opportunity to explore this idea. I think technology can be used in a way that is both modern and personal. My goal this semester is to learn to write this way.
Here is an interesting stuff to read, even President Obama agrees with me, read below:
Your post began with facts that are always a good way to draw in readers, but what really made me interested in your blog was when you stated "I don't like Facebook." As soon as I read that, I was curious to read more, to understand your point of view, as it is not one I hear often! Your points were ones I have of course considered, but never really thought about; I just used Facebook regardless. I was able to understand and even embrace your opinion of social networking sites, and enjoyed exploring a different view of them. Interesting points!
ReplyDeleteYour post was very intriguing. I feel the same way about Facebook that you do. I could care less what my "friend" (aka some crazy weird girl I don't know) has to say about the life lesson she learned today with her boyfriend. I can make my own real friends and real lessons. But like you, I have yet to delete my Facebook or Twitter. It feels good to be bad I guess. I really liked your post though. Kept me interested!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting opinion on Facebook. I do agree with you, but I say that the value of the site itself depends on how the users use it. Facebook is just a site. People just need to use it wisely.
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