Facebook - A Way To Meet And Connect Or A Way To Inflate Your Ego?
Facebook has stirred many conversations among people who use it regularly and those who stay away from it.
So what is it that keeps people away and what is it that keeps people locked in and checking it every day? A recent discussion, which was brought up by one of my good friends on Facebook, was about exactly these discussions where people found that 'Facebook is for the creation of egoic identities' and 'people only post in order to get something back, i.
e.
love.
My friend asked the great question: 'What do YOU think?' which had people's comment pouring in.
Connect, re-connect, meet and stay in touch Some users main reason to spend time on Facebook is to connect with old friends.
One person commented that she got in touch with a school friend she hadn't seen in 37 years, others mentioned that it is their way to stay in contact with friends and family around the world.
It is true, rather than sending letters like in the old days or calling each friend separately you now have the option to post an update or upload your latest photos, which go out to all your friends in real time.
Another participant in the above mentioned discussion nicely pointed out that 'the quality and sincerity of the communication is more important than the modality.
' I like it! Sharing life's journey Another Facebook user mentioned that sharing her very personal life's journey has brought so many more people into her life with which she wouldn't have connected otherwise.
A friend of mine is currently sharing his story of accompanying his mother in the last stage of her life.
This is a truly important lesson for so many who might have never ever experienced this, let alone have anyone share it on a daily basis with them.
The fear that keeps you away Some people who are not currently using Facebook might not be aware that it could partly be fear of exposure that keep them away.
Many voice concerns about people producing themselves on Facebook, showing off pictures of themselves etc.
What is the difference to real life? Aren't we showing off our new clothes, jewelry, cars, houses and talking about our latest holiday in Fiji? As someone nicely pointed out: 'Is Facebook really separate from the world?' I don't think so.
I'm finally on Facebook! I have numerous friends who swore they would never go and waste time on Facebook.
When they finally started using it and have come to understand and appreciate its use they usually turn around and start speaking highly of it.
I remember friends of mine, a musician couple, who did not believe they 'need' to be on there (=Facebook) now have a page with over 24.
000 followers.
An author of well know personal development books is publishing status updates daily enjoying 'hearing what's going on in peoples lives and appreciates sending love around the world', as she puts it.
'Above all, I love the interconnectedness'.
And this is coming from people who a year ago would not have spent a minute on social networking.
If you still have so many negative connotations towards Facebook isn't it time to check it out rather than talking about something you don't know?
So what is it that keeps people away and what is it that keeps people locked in and checking it every day? A recent discussion, which was brought up by one of my good friends on Facebook, was about exactly these discussions where people found that 'Facebook is for the creation of egoic identities' and 'people only post in order to get something back, i.
e.
love.
My friend asked the great question: 'What do YOU think?' which had people's comment pouring in.
Connect, re-connect, meet and stay in touch Some users main reason to spend time on Facebook is to connect with old friends.
One person commented that she got in touch with a school friend she hadn't seen in 37 years, others mentioned that it is their way to stay in contact with friends and family around the world.
It is true, rather than sending letters like in the old days or calling each friend separately you now have the option to post an update or upload your latest photos, which go out to all your friends in real time.
Another participant in the above mentioned discussion nicely pointed out that 'the quality and sincerity of the communication is more important than the modality.
' I like it! Sharing life's journey Another Facebook user mentioned that sharing her very personal life's journey has brought so many more people into her life with which she wouldn't have connected otherwise.
A friend of mine is currently sharing his story of accompanying his mother in the last stage of her life.
This is a truly important lesson for so many who might have never ever experienced this, let alone have anyone share it on a daily basis with them.
The fear that keeps you away Some people who are not currently using Facebook might not be aware that it could partly be fear of exposure that keep them away.
Many voice concerns about people producing themselves on Facebook, showing off pictures of themselves etc.
What is the difference to real life? Aren't we showing off our new clothes, jewelry, cars, houses and talking about our latest holiday in Fiji? As someone nicely pointed out: 'Is Facebook really separate from the world?' I don't think so.
I'm finally on Facebook! I have numerous friends who swore they would never go and waste time on Facebook.
When they finally started using it and have come to understand and appreciate its use they usually turn around and start speaking highly of it.
I remember friends of mine, a musician couple, who did not believe they 'need' to be on there (=Facebook) now have a page with over 24.
000 followers.
An author of well know personal development books is publishing status updates daily enjoying 'hearing what's going on in peoples lives and appreciates sending love around the world', as she puts it.
'Above all, I love the interconnectedness'.
And this is coming from people who a year ago would not have spent a minute on social networking.
If you still have so many negative connotations towards Facebook isn't it time to check it out rather than talking about something you don't know?
