Facebook has officially become the new Myspace. Its so common to have one or the other, probably even both. We can "connect and share with the people in our lives" But maybe we share a bit too much.. For example, people automatically post good news or bad news as soon as they get it. Its like they want the reassuring attention from people who will take interest in their actions. Constant updates such as these will lead to a gap of our time being taken up by checking on our profiles, reflecting upon our lives as well as other, which is really unreasonable since facebook is completely unrealistic. It gives us a chance to get our thoughts and feelings out, yes so maybe in a way it is therapeutic, but we definitely all have reached that point when were looking at the screen with nothing let to do, no messages to return, no chats to wait for... and we refuse to close the internet window.
Maybe its because we unconsciously want to talk to someone, or maybe were too attached to the online community. Either way it allows us too much time to sit at the screen without any purpose, what happened to aim & myspace profile where there was music & 'about me's'. Facebook also gives business's the opportunity to publicize themselves and expand through out advertisement But can cause compulsive disorders, Psychologists have actually developed a new mental condition called: Facebook Addiction Disorder.
Facebook Facts
- More than 500 million active users
- Average user has 130 friends
- People spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook
- There are over 900 million objects that people interact with (pages, groups, events and community pages)
- Average user is connected to 80 community pages, groups and events
- Average user creates 90 pieces of content each month
- More than 30 billion pieces of content (web links, news stories, blog posts, notes, photo albums, etc.) shared each month.
- More than 70 translations available on the site
- About 70% of Facebook users are outside the United States
Do you think too many people post personal information to public websites such as Facebook ? What do you think is their intention of displaying statuses ... do you agree that we spend too much time reading others, and stressing about what's going on in the unrealistic online world rather than realistic issues such as finishing homework, or distract us at work ?
7 comments:
Yes, I think there are always people who post way to much personal information to public websites like Facebook. I think some people consider Facebook like a open journal/diary they can say something to get out their bottled emotions. But then there are some people who post statuses that slander other people, so Facebook is a way for people to cyber-bully. Yeah, I agree that we speed too much time on Facebook because it intervenes with our daily life.
-Kevin Tran
Yes, I believe that people do post too much personal information on public websites. I think their intentions are to get attention because they know for a fact if they post something on Facebook, everyone will see it. People who post too much information are just waiting for everyone's response to what they've posted. I agree we spend too much time reading about other people's lives when we should be more worried about things such as homework. I constantly need to force myself to get off of Facebook because it is such a waste of time reading other people's every post.
Yes, I do believe people post to much personal information on websites like facebook. I believe that their intentions is for everyone to comment on it or "like" it so that they know people care what they think or are doing. I also agree that people spend to much time reading about others and looking at what other people are doing, people should be focused on what is happening in their lives not people's facebook.
I personally think that the majority of people post to much personal information on social networking sites such as Facebook. There could be many possible reasons for this such as bragging, the need of attention, wanting someone to feel bad for them, and finally, a status could be something such as a love quote, thus displaying secret affection for another person. I agree to an extent that we spend alot of time actually going on the sites and poking around, but I wouldn't necessarily use the word stress. I don't think we as people get stressed out over what's taking place online. I just think that we like to know things about people and learn the latest gossip, and that's exactly what Facebook provides for you.
I think that people post a lot of updates on Facebook because they know that a lot of people can see what they post, and that they can respond and comment on the posts. People get a sense of satisfaction when they think that people read about their lives, or maybe they just want to share a cool video or song they found.
I do feel like too much time is spent on Facebook. People can sit in front of the computer screen literally not doing a thing, even though there is nothing new on the site. I will admit, before posting this comment, I was just staring at my Facebook news feed for a good 20 minutes, even though nothing was happening. Maybe people also think that someone will start a conversation with them, or they will miss something new when they sign off. No matter what the reason, Facebook usually occupies too much of any person's free time.
Personally, I believe that people post too much personal information on Facebook, and other websites for friends. I agree with Casey above in her statement that people feel a sense of satisfaction when they feel that people care about their lives. I feel that people are way too concerned with what everyone else that is their "friend" is doing, versus that person doing something productive. Facebook has become 100% over-rated, and I'm guilty to say that right now typing this blog, I have facebook up in my other window. It isn't even the fact of being on facebook, it has become a habit to go on Facebook every time i go on a computer. I can guarentee that I am not the only one, bringing me back to the point that people post way too much personal information as their statuses and on their walls. For example: "tubb :) relaxing"
This is a Perfect example showing that some people have nothing better to do than to tell everyone that they're taking a bath.
I think that people post too much personal information on public websites. I think people post this to feel good about themselves or to prove to others that they are as "cool" or as popular as them. They do it to feel fulfillment or to feel important. I feel like people care more about the amount of friends or messages they have on facebook rather than important things like personal relationships or school. Facebook helps people act more outgoing than they would in real life because you can't tell how people are judging you.
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