I'm determined that Facebook will be the end of the world...and here's why:
(http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/imagebuzz/terminal01/2010/12/14/9/washington-post-and-facebook-32444-1292336220-2.jpg)
It's EVERYWHERE!!!!!
[bang]
Facebook=Skynet?? [laugh]
[laugh]
I, for one, welcome out new cyber-overlords. [coffee]
Quote from: Punx Clever on December 14, 2010, 10:23:59 AM
I, for one, welcome out new cyber-overlords. [coffee]
Kissing their shiny metal asses already?
All things in moderation... look like someone needs to have that chat with the web masters of the Post.
Quote from: Sad Panda on December 14, 2010, 10:28:01 AM
Kissing their shiny metal asses already?
LOL - some work against them....others work for them.....
[cheeky]
depending on which browser you use, there are ways to keep facebook out of your browsing experience..
"The internet will be facebook" 60 minutes interview.
(Sorry about the BofA ads)
Mark Zuckerberg & Facebook, Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXHHtBAByUQ#normal)
Mark Zuckerberg & Facebook, Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyON42rZW2Y&feature=channel#normal)
(http://likesirl.com/images/logo.png)
:-\
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcStv5hoVCvT23YXk7IxlKIp-MBzwBpXxNIZZezZpnvJO4E63gd6)
but, but, but, facebook is such a fantastic fun tool to read the mundane stupidity and horrible use of the English language of those that are closest to me in life.
It helps solidify my position that we are becoming such a whiny, sad, weak little species.
Quote from: lethe on December 14, 2010, 05:19:38 PM
but, but, but, facebook is such a fantastic fun tool to read the mundane stupidity and horrible use of the English language of those that are closest to me in life.
It helps solidify my position that we are becoming such a whiny, sad, weak little species.
tht wuz sooo lolz im rolflmfao!
later brah
Quote from: alfisti on December 14, 2010, 05:27:30 PM
tht wuz sooo lolz im rolflmfao!
later brah
see, that's what language is morphing into
George Orwell was soooo wrong, who knew the visionary of the future was going to be Mike Judge?
I invented facebook while in the second grade
(http://jamienunnally.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/checkyesno.jpg)
How can I give the "Dustbowl" virus to everyone playing Farmville?
If I made a game in which people collect garbage or work in a waste water treatment plant, do you think it would be just as popular?
Quote from: lethe on December 14, 2010, 05:31:41 PM
see, that's what language is morphing into
George Orwell was soooo wrong, who knew the visionary of the future was going to be Mike Judge?
(http://www.reverseshot.com/files/images/pre-issue22/idiocracy2.gif)
[thumbsup]
http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/15/times-2010-person-of-the-year-mark-zuckerberg/ (http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/15/times-2010-person-of-the-year-mark-zuckerberg/)
Quote from: NuTTs on December 15, 2010, 08:40:55 AM
http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/15/times-2010-person-of-the-year-mark-zuckerberg/ (http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/15/times-2010-person-of-the-year-mark-zuckerberg/)
[bang]
Quote from: Monster Dave on December 15, 2010, 08:56:28 AM
[bang]
if nothing else, he reinforces the notion that, if you apply yourself, you can be a billionaire six-times over by the age of 26.
Quote from: derby on December 15, 2010, 09:16:11 AM
if nothing else, he reinforces the notion that, if you apply yourself, you can be a billionaire six-times over by the age of 26.
apply yourself
and find a nitch or new discovery. Just hard work and being smart doesn't equal getting rich...
mitt
Quote from: Monster Dave on December 15, 2010, 08:56:28 AM
[bang]
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/22/facebook-ceo-donation-mar_n_735871.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/22/facebook-ceo-donation-mar_n_735871.html)
Quote from: Vindingo on December 15, 2010, 11:23:13 AM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/22/facebook-ceo-donation-mar_n_735871.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/22/facebook-ceo-donation-mar_n_735871.html)
In principle, that's great. But rarely does anyone donate that kind of money without gaining something in return. There's money to be made from his massive donation. I know that sounds cynical, but it's true. It's probably a means of getting more Facebook recognition from an even younger generation.
Quote from: mitt on December 15, 2010, 10:29:29 AM
apply yourself and find a nitch or new discovery. Just hard work and being smart doesn't equal getting rich...
mitt
yeah, you just gotta be a smarter smart guy. ;D
I don't use it, don't understand it's draw, other than vanity. Seems that the privacy concerns are moot. If you are so concerned about privacy, don't use Facebook. I also don't understand it's business model. How does Facebook currently bring in revenue? The 60 MINUTES interviewer said the company was worth about 40 billion. Where are the earnings?
Quote from: Grappa on December 15, 2010, 04:17:50 PM
I don't use it, don't understand it's draw, other than vanity. Seems that the privacy concerns are moot. If you are so concerned about privacy, don't use Facebook. I also don't understand it's business model. How does Facebook currently bring in revenue? The 60 MINUTES interviewer said the company was worth about 40 billion. Where are the earnings?
Companies are always looking for relationships, and facebook has that data. Me and Jim and 50 thousand both like the Packers, and Briar Creek Beer - maybe we should do a marketing campaign together - etc etc. Companies are buying that information today, so with 500 million users, it is better than any survey or census you could put together. Also they can see 2nd and 3rd orders of relationships not just 1st. I believe the 40b worth, but I don't believe it will be around for 5 years. Look at MySpace and Friendster... There is room for improvement.
mitt
Quote from: Monster Dave on December 15, 2010, 08:56:28 AM
[bang]
this is not necessarily an honor, FWIW Hitler and Stalin were both Time Person of the Year way back when...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Person_of_the_Year (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Person_of_the_Year)
Quote from: victor441 on December 15, 2010, 05:36:32 PM
this is not necessarily an honor, FWIW Hitler and Stalin were both Time Person of the Year way back when...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Person_of_the_Year (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Person_of_the_Year)
and Khomeini in '79
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Person_of_the_Year (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Person_of_the_Year)
Godwin's law by page 2, that's amazing
Facebook is the debel
More evidence to prove that Facebook will be the end of us all:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/internet/woman-stabs-boyfriend-over-facebook-page (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/internet/woman-stabs-boyfriend-over-facebook-page)
And [leo] justifying their time wasted in Farmville.
http://www.vaildaily.com/ARTICLE/20101231/NEWS/101239966/1062/RSS (http://www.vaildaily.com/ARTICLE/20101231/NEWS/101239966/1062/RSS)
I will never understand Farmville.
Then again, I look up at the upper left corner of this site and see that I've lost 12 days of my life browsing through these pages, many of which focus on modifications to a perfectly good motorcycle, etc. Most posts are just are looking for validation, including mine.
It's fun. So I do it. We should hardly throw stones, eh?
Joel
Just 12 days? Mine is at 33 days :'( Damn I really need a full time job.
Facebook is like any other piece of technology. You can choose to turn it off. Sadly many people replace technological interface for the actual in person contact.
Quote from: r_ciao on January 04, 2011, 09:45:04 AM
Facebook is like any other piece of technology. You can choose to turn it off. Sadly many people replace technological interface for the actual in person contact.
Exactly...and that's sad.
Face book is now worth more then time warner.. just heard on the radio today...
Quote from: cokey on January 04, 2011, 10:37:44 AM
Face book is now worth more then time warner.. just heard on the radio today...
yeah, but the latter is worth "only" $36B
I have friended a few people, but I don't spend hardly any time there.
DMF is my facebook.
:D
http://mashable.com/2010/06/28/facebook-divorce-2/ (http://mashable.com/2010/06/28/facebook-divorce-2/)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37986320/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37986320/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/)
Facebook = divorce.......................
I signed up to friend some people so I could view the photo link they sent me... then I played some free Texas Hold'em Poker... and then it all cascaded from there... It's like when the drug dealer gives you some free samples...
Oh, and I only have 17 days spent here on DMF. ;D (Glad it doesn't add all the time in from the old board.)
Quote from: r_ciao on January 04, 2011, 09:45:04 AM
Sadly many people replace technological interface for the actual in person contact.
Reminds me of the friendships lost to World of Warcraft.
Quote from: Monsterlover on January 04, 2011, 10:56:14 AM
I have friended a few people, but I don't spend hardly any time there.
DMF is my facebook.
:D
like [thumbsup]
MySpace was the last one I bothered with....I am on facebook but just haven't warmed up to it at all
maybe if they changed the name to Sit on My Face Book
Quote from: RAT900 on January 04, 2011, 01:05:45 PM
maybe if they changed the name to Sit on My Face Book
you're doin' it wrong. ;D
Quote from: RAT900 on January 04, 2011, 01:05:45 PM
MySpace was the last one I bothered with....I am on facebook but just haven't warmed up to it at all
maybe if they changed the name to Sit on My Face Book
Quote from: derby on January 04, 2011, 01:09:18 PM
you're doin' it wrong. ;D
[laugh]
I do admit to enjoying an aspect of facebook.
Seeing just how little people I know have and their minds and yet somehow feel they need to share it.
It's kinda like going to the zoo.
Quote from: lethe on January 04, 2011, 03:52:51 PM
I do admit to enjoying an aspect of facebook.
Seeing just how little people I know have and their minds and yet somehow feel they need to share it.
It's kinda like going to the zoo.
I thought that's what you liked about this place.
???
Quote from: alfisti on January 04, 2011, 05:50:03 PM
I thought that's what you liked about this place.
???
here be the smart monkeys that can use tools, there be the ones that can only whine and throw poo
Poo can also be a tool ;)
Perspective
;D
Not so much for making pottery though....it does not fire or hold a glaze properly
Yet another example proving my point: http://gawker.com/5726958/facebook-suicide-note-gets-mocked-turns-out-to-be-real (http://gawker.com/5726958/facebook-suicide-note-gets-mocked-turns-out-to-be-real)
:-\
WTF!!
Woman Runs Down Cousin Over Denied Facebook Friend Request:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/van_strike_is_family_splatter_XZUM6qRnURlt5qGNzPycJP (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/van_strike_is_family_splatter_XZUM6qRnURlt5qGNzPycJP)
WTF is wrong with people?
...and I take yet another step toward hermitdom and writing my manifesto...
People who only communicate using facebook are equal in my book to the people who REFUSE to talk on the phone. I only get 200 texts a month people, and even if I DID have unlimited texts I'd rather get a 5 minute phone conversation with you, my friend and possibly loved one, out of the way than spend the next 6 hours wishing I had a better prescription staring at this little make the beast with two backsin screen. Pick up the phone and call someone! Write a damn letter!
/Rant
Myspace was ok back in college just because it was an efficient communication device for professors and colleages, but it was just that. Ok. In moderation, plus you could go listen to bands and such. The only thing I find more infuriating than Facebook: is Twitter.
Ok Steve, I got this idea. Lets take the most irritating, nonsensical, and ultimately USELESS portion of Facebook, and give it it's own site.
Steve: you mean....
Yep!! make the beast with two backsin status updates! That way, when you have to drop the kids off at the pool, or when you have to drop the kids off at the pool, people can leave comments bantering back and forth to try and figure out whether you meant it literally or fecaly. The entire world can know what you had for dinner and that you're absolutely exhausted after your hard day at that retail place you work at!! Who needs pictures that you can share with your friends? Why would an email-esque communications device be of any worth? Need to find new music? Go buy a CD!! Yep. It's gonna be huge.
Steve: I don't think.....
HUGE
Ok, now /rant.
I'll admit it - I have a Facebook account. Which rarely is accessed.
Why I set it up originally was to get in contact with an old friend whom I hadn't seen in the better part of 20 years, and had no idea how to contact. Cool. A bunch of old classmates friended later, OK, whatever.
But I never go on there for more than maybe five minutes a month (if that) because I have better things to do than mention that my socks got dirty out in the shop and I don't know how I'll get them clean and really give a shit how someone might suggest I do so. WTF - don't people have real lives and actual things to do??
But the best yet was this week, when I got an e-mail from FB that a college roommate "answered a question about you". Huh?? Question? So I clicked the link.
Apparently you have to accumulate coins or points or some stupid thing somehow to uncover how people answered questions about you and who they are. Things like "do you think he's cute?". Are we in make the beast with two backsing first grade again?? Look, if you want to suck my balls, look me up in the phone book and give me a call.....
I reiterate my comment above..... [roll]
(and yes, I'm in a hell of a mood today)
Eventually Google and Facebook will have a Cyber War and one will emerge the ......" Ruler of the WORLD ! "
Dolph
Quote from: Monster Dave on December 15, 2010, 12:24:33 PM
In principle, that's great. But rarely does anyone donate that kind of money without gaining something in return. There's money to be made from his massive donation. I know that sounds cynical, but it's true. It's probably a means of getting more Facebook recognition from an even younger generation.
Tax cuts. Thats why all the celebs do it.
I don't have a Facebook account or the other one either, what is it My space I think. Anyway face book doesn't have an old board or a toaster or Dimby. Those are important I think.
I find FB to be a fantastic way to keep up with people I care about, but not enough to call. [coffee]
Quote from: zarn02 on January 26, 2011, 11:05:47 PM
I find FB to be a fantastic way to keep up with people I care about, but not enough to call. [coffee]
"When you don't care enough to send the very best"
I find it wonderful to get comments like, "OMG, you haven't aged at all!"
And I say, "See the wonderment you passed up on, turns out I was quite the catch. Looks to me like you already hit the wall and it mystically turned you into a fat cow!".....in my mind
In reality, "Thank you, you're looking well
fed too"
Quote from: Jarvicious on January 26, 2011, 03:17:33 PM
People who only communicate using facebook are equal in my book to the people who REFUSE to talk on the phone. I only get 200 texts a month people, and even if I DID have unlimited texts I'd rather get a 5 minute phone conversation with you, my friend and possibly loved one, out of the way than spend the next 6 hours wishing I had a better prescription staring at this little make the beast with two backsin screen. Pick up the phone and call someone!
I totally agree with this. I have become so jaded towards texting that I have it blocked on my cell phone. It drives me nuts that people have become so far removed from actually interacting with people in the real world. What's even worse is that some people actually perceive the "real world" to be what they find online.
Step away from the text messaging...and log off Facebook!!! It's for your own good!!!
/rant. [cheeky]
I have a facebook account. I visit it once a month or so. And when i do I realize I don't give a shit what so and so had for breakfast or who's traveling where.
Quote from: Speedbag on January 26, 2011, 10:58:34 AM
...and I take yet another step toward hermitdom and writing my manifesto...
Just move to NH. But not close to me.
Hey if I called you guys all the time instead of posting up here would you take my calls to chat about waking up early or maybe hear my opinion about whiskey in a can? I think everybody should post up their phone number in "The official DMF Phone number thread"
Quote from: D Paoli on January 27, 2011, 06:40:51 AM
Hey if I called you guys all the time instead of posting up here would you take my calls to chat about waking up early or maybe hear my opinion about whiskey in a can? I think everybody should post up their phone number in "The official DMF Phone number thread"
(541) 884-6578
I go by the name "Lunch Special Number 4"
Feel free to unload all your problems on me
Quote from: Monster Dave on January 27, 2011, 06:22:25 AM
I totally agree with this. I have become so jaded towards texting that I have it blocked on my cell phone. It drives me nuts that people have become so far removed from actually interacting with people in the real world. What's even worse is that some people actually perceive the "real world" to be what they find online.
Step away from the text messaging...and log off Facebook!!! It's for your own good!!!
/rant. [cheeky]
I do a lot of texting. With 2 people only. My one buddy has an international phone in Afghanistan and his limited talk minutes are used with his wife and kids. But he has unlimited texting. My other buddy has been unemployed for a few years now and all they can afford is a really minimal plan with unlimited texting and very few minutes.
Quote from: lethe on January 27, 2011, 06:45:44 AM
(541) 884-6578
I go by the name "Lunch Special Number 4"
Feel free to unload all your problems on me
Thanks for chattin with me. Say could I borrow your wok sometime. I want to make some fried rice.
Quote from: ahks on January 27, 2011, 07:36:48 AM
I do a lot of texting. With 2 people only. My one buddy has an international phone in Afghanistan and his limited talk minutes are used with his wife and kids. But he has unlimited texting. My other buddy has been unemployed for a few years now and all they can afford is a really minimal plan with unlimited texting and very few minutes.
And I'd say those are totally justified and understandable as examples go.
Quote from: The Architect on January 27, 2011, 06:39:17 AM
<snip>
Just move to NH. But not close to me.
You can live close to me...
but if I catch you texting you have to move.
i text all day.. i work long hours and usually in peoples houses and moving from job to job i can't really be on the phone.. but it works for me cause i actually don't like talking on phones much.. never did.. I'd rather email or write a letter.. texting is just a smaller form of lettering writting.. so me n the wife will text back n forth some days less then others or with my friends who also can't really be on the phone much.. facebook i have but use as a means of pics and sharing with family that are far.. other then that, i hate all the little games and such on it..
Quote from: lethe on December 14, 2010, 05:19:38 PM
It helps solidify my position that we are becoming such a whiny, sad, weak little species.
I'm a middle school teacher... Want me to comment on that?
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on January 27, 2011, 06:57:51 PM
I'm a middle school teacher... Want me to comment on that?
JM
Does your school still issue grades or has it become too upsetting to the students?
My father is an old school, old world, off the boat guy. He just started leaving messages on our answering machine. And if he leaves a message it’s got to be important. He has a cell phone but it’s only for extreme emergencies. It’s funny to see him and my younger brother together. My younger brother seems to spend hours on “sit-on-my-facebook”. I think it’s the only way he communicates with people. I’ve stopped responding to my brother on “sit-on-my-facebook”. I told him if he had something to say he could email or call me. I haven’t heard from him in since before Christmas.
Quote from: cokey on January 27, 2011, 05:44:56 PM
<snip> I'd rather email or write a letter..<snip/>
Now there's a novel idea. When was the last time that anyone actually received a hand written letter - more than 1 page, saying more than "thank you for the Christmas present"....more over, when was the last time anyone actually received a hand written "thank you" letter??
I'll admit, I don't do it as often as I feel I should, but ironically I just put a 2 page letter in the mail to my family yesterday...and my hand hurt like hell!! [cheeky]
(https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5395691525_7958608838.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/divingbetweentherocks/5395691525/)
I dig facebook. It lets me inundate the grandparents with daily, mundane info about their grandkids.
It lets me check-in on the daily goings on with friends who live around the country, but thanks to having two kids, I don't have the time to call and chat with on a frequent enough basis.
Frankly guys, 12 years ago fellow motorcyclists were asking me "Why do you spend all that time on that internet thing talking about bikes? Why aren't you going to monthly swap meets to find parts like we are? The internet is stupid."
And yet, 12 years later, here we all are.
Now, would I set up the DMF as a facebook group if I were setting it up today? Hell no. Wrong tool for the job.
But as a voyeuristic time-waster that lets you know what folks you don't have time to see in person are up to, it's pretty good at that. It reminds me of the small-town gossip that was a huge time-waster back when I lived in rural VT.
It's not the most high-minded of pursuits, but it's sure as shit better than following celebrity gossip.
And BTW: I still send actual letters to people. Birthday / Holiday cards via email are teh suxxor.
I like it. I use it. I really don't care if others do or don't. I don't post up the random stuff I do all day. I do post up things I'm doing if I want people to join me (and then delete them after). Works really well for that. I don't play the games or shit like that. I'll hang pics on it as it's easier that emailing it to 20 different people. And, they can check whenever the hell they want. The "msg" function is easier than emailing 1/2 the time as it's less likely to have crap attached to it. Their IM function has just about taken the place of AIM, YIM, etc. When it goes video, it'll completely replace it.
I'll leave it open on my home computer if it's on. It's also on my phone. I don't spend a lot of time talking on the phone. So, between that and text messaging. I get what I need without having to deal with the pleasantries and formal stuff when you call. In fact, the only people I call are generally the parents and family or when I need to give real time directions and don't want the delay. I don't answer my phone at the bar or when I'm with people socially unless I'm expecting something. But, I will steal away 5 seconds to send a reply to a text if I get one.
Quote from: Monster Dave on January 26, 2011, 10:18:11 AM
WTF!!
Woman Runs Down Cousin Over Denied Facebook Friend Request:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/van_strike_is_family_splatter_XZUM6qRnURlt5qGNzPycJP (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/van_strike_is_family_splatter_XZUM6qRnURlt5qGNzPycJP)
Umm.. not quite. "Woman runs over cousin over guy" - Which prolly happens quite a bit. Only reason she knew was that she found out on FB. And because it's "facebook" it made the news.
Definition of Facebook:
(http://cache-04.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2011/02/500x_facebook-jail.jpg)
[laugh]
...no comment to those references that Facebook and the DMF have anything in common.... [cheeky]
i love how it misspells "poked"...
Quote from: ahks on February 04, 2011, 07:18:28 AM
i love how it misspells "poked"...
facebook is all about misspelling too
Yet another problem thanks to Facebook:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/mar/08/facebook-us-divorces (http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/mar/08/facebook-us-divorces)
Oh wait, and another:
http://gamepolitics.com/2011/03/08/mp-approves-facebook-game-work-speaker-says-no (http://gamepolitics.com/2011/03/08/mp-approves-facebook-game-work-speaker-says-no)
Oh bullshit. That's just people blaiming an outside source for their own inabilities in relationships.
Quote from: Statler on March 09, 2011, 09:06:16 AM
Oh bullshit. That's just people blaiming an outside source for their own inabilities in relationships.
[clap]
Quote from: Statler on March 09, 2011, 09:06:16 AM
Oh bullshit. That's just people blaiming an outside source for their own inabilities in relationships.
I'd be inclined to agree with you, but there are some really messed up people out there!
I don't blame FB for divorces. I credit FB for exposing the idiots willing to put their info on their to be used against them.
Facebook: make the beast with two backsin up marriages since 1999 (or whenever the hell it was started. I don't feel like opening up another tab)
Quote from: slowpoke13 on March 09, 2011, 03:40:24 PM
I don't blame FB for divorces. I credit FB for exposing the idiots willing to put their info on their to be used against them.
I think that's it. The article wasn't about divorce rates going up. It was about evidence farmed from social media sites being used more often in divorce proceedings. It's the same as the idiots who get binned from work for ranting within a few mouse clicks from their employers. Don't put it on the internet if it'll come back to bite you later.