Facebook Post

This is my Facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003609649556&ref=tn_tnmn

1. I've been a long time user of Facebook, but when I first started out, I didn't really give it a chance. I thought that it was just another Myspace because it basically had all the same features on it at that time. I think once everyone else was getting on the bandwagon, I started using it more and more. Honestly thinking about it, it's still not the best thing out there. I feel that many people take Facebook way too seriously and it can cause some serious drama at times, even though it is a great communication tool.

2. For Facebook, I honestly use it to play games the majority of the time. I'm a little less obsessive about some games, but I still play them on a regular basis (level 146 on Sorority Life that'll tell you something!). The games can be a huge distraction unfortunately. I also post statuses and photos from time to time, but now it's become more on a monthly basis. I try not to post something stupid like, "I just went to the store and bought a carton of milk." A lot of people do that, and I just think it's annoying and stupid. Usually, I'll post something funny or something that everyone can relate to. Also, I use Facebook to see about events that are happening around campus or if my friends are having get togethers. I'd rather them just text or call me, but Facebook is a good way to communicate those type of things if you don't have time to do that.

3. Three other uses for Facebook are games, sales, and linking to other sites for accounts. As mentioned in the previous question, I do play a lot of games on Facebook, which I think is a good and bad feature. The good thing about it is that most of the Facebook games are pretty fun to play and they're free. The downside is that some of your "friends" don't play Facebook games, so it's hard to complete some challenges that the game gives you. Also, some features do cost a ridiculous amount of money. It's tempting at times, but I would never pay real money for any Facebook game.
The second use is sales. Facebook is actually a great way to get exclusive coupons from your favorite stores. I don't really have the time and money to shop all the time, but if you're looking for a good sale from a store, the store's Facebook is a great place to look. PR also comes into play for sales. Brands have an opportunity to become more popular through social media because consumers are more likely to be impressed by a company if they have a good liking on Facebook.

The third use is linking other accounts. Some sites have the option to link your Facebook account to a site or use your Facebook as an account. It saves me the trouble of making a new email and setting up a password when you have the account right there.

4. I think that the professor wanted use to create separate accounts because this account could be used for future purposes if we choose. All you would have to do is change the name (if you have to) and use it for your professional Facebook or whatever you have to use it for. Also, I think that the professor doesn't want to use our personal accounts to interfere with the school project. It would be a little confusing, especially if someone has a lot of "friends" on Facebook. It would be kind of hard to keep up with statuses and everything.

5. Facebook is not private to me. I try to make my information private as possible, but I feel that people can still see what you post, no matter what because some features aren't blocked as well as others. Plus, people can get around anything these days. Also, Facebook has the tendency to change their settings all the time so it's also uncertain to me what privacy and account settings are actually in affect, especially if you do change them and a message pops up stating that your profile isn't private is discouraging and annoying. Another factor is the advertisements. The advertisements do follow you around, and even after I've signed off of
Facebook, it still follows me around.  All in all, a Facebook is only private if you take the initiative to control what you post.

6. The five rules of etiquette that I believe are important are: 1. Do not post personal information such as phone numbers, addresses. You're just setting yourself up for someone to get all your information, and people use that to their advantage most of the time. 2. Don't use Facebook as a personal diary. Save it for your notebook diary at home. No one wants to see it on their wall all the time, plus it's just unprofessional. Future employers take it into consideration if they're trying to hire you. 3. Don't start drama on Facebook. It makes you look immature and stupid. Plus, if potential employers find that on your Facebook, no one will probably hire you or it will make you look bad in their eyes.  4. Don't post embarrassing photos of yourself. If you don't even want to see them in real life, then don't put them on your Facebook account. Plus, those pictures
might come and haunt you one day. According to the article, "Examining Students’ Intended Image on Facebook:“What Were They Thinking?!" discusses how users, especially younger users post pictures and
statuses, but don't take the time to actually think about what they're posting or who could potentially see your pictures and statuses. 5. Don't spam on Facebook. It's unprofessional, immature, and it clogs up your wall and everyone else's wall.

7. Personally, I have never had an awkward moment from something that I've posted, but I have had people try to add me on Facebook for "other reasons" or I simply don't know or remember the person and that does become awkward for me, especially since I don't know how they found me in the first place. The article "A World I Don't Inhibit: Disquiet and Identity in Second Life and Facebook" by Stuart Boon and Christine Sinclair says it best when it says, "Facebook seems to encourage us to create essentially false communities of superficial relationships". Many people feel that just because another one of your Facebook "friends" are friends with you, they think that it is okay to add you as well.