There is no denying that for many of us Facebook forms an integral part of our lives.(To the liars, Shut up!)
Breath, eat, sleep Facebook!That's the predominant culture!
But then surely there should be guidelines that govern this phenomenon especially so for the newbies.
My search on goggle proved to be pretty futile with wanna be's sharing their 2 cents worth.Most of what they were blabbing about would have been relevant like 1 year ago, hello?!
So for all its worth , here is my current input hopefully more than 2 cents worth.
1.Facebook is a great platform to re- meet old friends and acquaintances.
I am glad that I am actually made to feel a part of someone else's life.It's great to actually see what is transpiring around me in the comfort of my home without zealous snooping.Having said that you might still want to refrain from commenting on every single post or pic anyone puts up.This stalker instinct is best left unexplored on facebook unless of course there is just you on your facebook.Then please go ahead and hit the like on all your posts. No one is going to hold that against you.No one.2. Do not hide your wall from someone in your friend's list.Seriously.
Do the bugger(or me!) a favor and delete us.I do not want to be a number on your friend's list.I do not have anyone on such restrictions and I would appreciate if this is reciprocated.
If you wish to guard your privacy fiercely, then delete the bloody account.
3.Do put up a profile pic of yourself.
If the profile is yours, then maybe put up a pic of yourself?Yes for sure you have been told umpteenth of times that you look like Megan Fox but using her pic is still deceptive.Don't even get me started on those who look nothing like their profile pic.
I had been asked a hundred times at least if the 100 pics on my profile are indeed mine.I had to bite my tongue on this one.
Yes, thats me on my profile pic. Can't help it if I am a cam whore.
No, thats the person I have successfully managed to stalk.Look..I even got pics of her at her desk facebooking and at arm's length mind you.
4. Do enable the message box on your profile.
This is the most basic of common sense. Why even put up a pic and yet leave others no opportunity of contacting you ?Love your privacy?Get off Facebook!5.Avoid frequent updating of your status.
I am going to draw the line at maximum 3 updates a day.Hahahha..I know. You never thought I would be this generous now did you?Yes you had breakfast, going for lunch and would be having dinner.Yes you are going to work now.
Put all your status updates in a little book(easier to burn it afterwards!), now read them. Would you read a book like this?No.Didn't think so. Neither would I.
You are your own author.At least make it exciting.
6.Avoid dissing anyone.
Another no brainer.Have seen rantings and ravings of many over the most miniscule problem.
Never make a personal attack. Doesn't say much about you especially if its someone from the family that is taking that beating.
Let me give you a brief anecdote.This lady was venting about her slow ass , selfish husband .2 days later voila! fight had been resolved and all was water under the bridge. But whenever I do come across the pics of this selfish husband, that's all I can think about..selfish bastard!!
What you may have forgiven , may not be forgotten by others.
You might also want to put a cap in the vulgarities. A F*** or B**** once in a while is acceptable but if this is your only form of speech..zip it!
7.Do not use others for tagging.
Everyone is finding it a breeze to jump on the bandwagon of online businesses.Facebook provides free advertising in this sense and it's a great penny pinching way to market your products .Having said that, do not befriend me just so you can go tag happy on me.I do have an online business too but I do ask for permission before I tag.It's basic courtesy.Fervent tagging will lose you your friends and potential customers.I do not want my news feed to be flooded.Ask first and learn to deal with a no like a hero!
8.Do wish Happy birthday.
If the person is on your facebook, I should think that is the least you can do.I love wishing Happy Birthdays!Takes just a few seconds and that thoughtfulness is always appreciated.Too much of a hassle?Then you might wanna downsize your friend list.
9. Do not write vague statuses.
I see plenty of these.Sad. Angry. Or sometimes there is just a whole long string of profanities. This tactic is used to reel in the interests of others.Everyone clambers to get the whole story.People love reading the synopsis after the title. Do us all a favor..write it all down .We are facebookers..we got all day and night!10.Do not send mass messages
I do have a bone to pick with this one.Damn do I hate this! Worst one yet was one that was addressed to tonnes of annoyed but grey matter lacking people who then proceeded to voice their angst at being included in such a message and demanded to be taken off right away.This went on for over a week because every time some moron would reply to it , other morons would reciprocate and my mailbox was flooded and there was simply no way out of it.Geez!Set up an events page if you have a huge announcement to make .The next person who sends me such a message will be promptly deleted.
11. Do share your weal , woe and happy moments .
If no one offers a listening ear, its time to do some housekeeping.Get rid of them all.
12.Do not blow your trumpet
Yes for sure everyone is happy you are doing real well and all, but we do not need to be reminded of that all our waking moments.Kudos to you for having found a loving husband, great kids, great job and a great many of bags!Do share your happy bits but there is no need to rub everyone's face in it.Do it sparingly.
13.Do not make any kind of proposition on line.
Talking about the opposite sex kind. I get personal messages(pm's) from random men all the time. No!I do not want to be your friend you or go on a date with you!Whenever I do get such a pm, all that comes to mind is LOSER!!Go to your local dating services if you are desperate for a date or two or get your ass off facebook.Go out!!No sane person will accept a date based on a pm.
14.Do not spam anyone with game requests
While I totally understand why you need an extra chef or help on your farm, I will not relent and add on the game even though you have sent me a 100 requests. I am all gamed out.Do however find like minded gamers who would be thrilled to help you in your gaming endeavors !
15.Do reply to the Personal messages.
I am always getting requests by others to send them a pm because of my online business thingie and I pride myself being prompt about it.My request is simple, please do me the same courtesy of replying to my pm's.
While we bemoan the loss of respect and courtesy amongst the younger generations, its most likely they are just taking a leaf out of our books.
Do practice what you preach.
Answer all your Pm's for God's sake!
16.Do RSVP
Many fail to understand this RSVP business.
Its pretty simple.Someone needs to know if you are going to make it for their function.You have had the honor of being invited.Do the gentleman/ gentlelady thing and reply.
I have had an event, a flea actually where I invited all on my facebook.Needless to say 700 did not reply.
Till today I get frustrated by this lack of common courtesy.
Could be worse.Could have actually been an important personal function.
Whew!I think I am all typed out.Will probably fill in the missing bits later.
To the people on my facebook, thank you for making me part of your lives.
To those who would be deleting me after this..whatever!!
