This week’s Word of the Week is “Facebook”, which isn’t a real word, is it? Anyway, I finally took the plunge and signed up for facebook, much to my other half’s chagrin. I’m not quite certain what actually tipped the scale in my mind to join but it happened.
After being a member for a couple of days I understand the allure but I am befuddled as to how the millions of participants keep up with all of the (trivial) information that courses through the veins of this internet monstrosity.
As one of my oldest friends on the site scribbled on my wall, “facebook, where life is a constant one liner”. One could not have said it any better. Since joining, I have been bombarded with a whole new dictionary of facebook euphemisms and acronyms. Sigh. It seems as if our communication skills are truly headed down a path of one liners and abbreviations.
Facebook makes it so easy to meet new people and find new relationships, it is a little unnerving. I had always felt that true friendships are like fine wine that take years to develop and mature. In this new world of fast paced meetings and convenient interactions, is there any room left for truly deep and meaningful human connections?
Facebook is always having problems with their security. I like the concept but don’t want to end up with a virus from the site!
I think that the site is a lot more secure than some of the other social networking sites out there but I understand your trepidation. For me Facebook is a whole load of hot air without any real substance.