How Facebook has changed our lives
1. The phrase, “tag me” has a whole new meaning, and doesn’t result in “no tag backs!” Also, when you do yell at your friend for “tagging” you it is because you looked horrible in a picture, not because they didn’t want to play the game.
2. You can stay connected to friends from high school…know about new, exciting news about friends such has engagements, breakups, birthdays…thus you are able to congratulate them when otherwise you wouldn’t know. Lets face it, we no longer have to miss a semi-friends birthday, not that we would get them anything, but it’s nice to say hi. Plus when its your birthday your wall posts go up at least by 50. For those who don’t put up their birthday and get mad when no one says happy birthday, you have it coming.
3. Join groups that support important causes, such as Darfur or how the squirrels are taking over campus, you know important stuff
4. See just how out of control you were the night before with what you wrote on people’s walls at 3:00 am.
5. It is way easier to see if your significant other is cheating on you, a picture speaks a thousand words.
6. You can look up someone’s favorite movies, music, past times, etc. Not like anyone ever does, we just care about photo’s and wall posts.
7. It can crash an entire universities system during finals, aka UWL.
8. Its an easy way to say hello to someone you really don’t want to talk to.
9. You can see what a guy is interested in and then you can alter your interests to make him like you more (Note: I have never done this, but you know it happens)
10. Much easier to say, “lets hang out” on a wall than in person. Lets face it, it has taken away our ability to be bold.
You forgot to mention all of the creepy facebook stalking that goes on as well! However, I do agree with everything you said. It’s amazing how one website has changed college students’ lives.
I can’t believe I forgot to mention the stalking, I guess I just figured it was a given, its like a second nature for most people.
I agree and think that Facebook is a really good way to connect with people who otherwise you might lose touch with. The thing I don’t like about it is when people you don’t know try to add you as a friend, and you’re confused whether to add them or not. When I first got Facebook, I would check it a couple times a day and was excited about it, but now I really don’t use it often. It can be handy to write someone a quick note rather than emailing them, though…I’m talking in circles, but overall, I think Facebook is great! =)