Comments on: Facebook Unfriended http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/ Official site of Shaun Groves - musician, speaker, advocate for children living in poverty Thu, 24 May 2012 06:41:12 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Rick Orrell http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2186 Rick Orrell Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:52:09 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2186 <p>I used my facebook contacts to send cards and money to a friend of mine who lost his job three or four months ago, then he had to have knee surgery and his car stopped working.  So I contacted our mutual friends (and some of my generous friends who don’t even know him) to send him cards of encouragement and if possible some money to help him out.  He wound up receiving over $200!!  <img src="http://www.shaungroves.com/images/smileys/grin.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="grin" style="border:0;" />) </p> I used my facebook contacts to send cards and money to a friend of mine who lost his job three or four months ago, then he had to have knee surgery and his car stopped working.  So I contacted our mutual friends (and some of my generous friends who don’t even know him) to send him cards of encouragement and if possible some money to help him out.  He wound up receiving over $200!!  grin)

]]> By: Kristie http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2185 Kristie Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:11:18 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2185 <p>I use it to chat with friends who live far away (save on long distance), keep up w/ my cousin in Waco @ Baylor, swap baby pics, etc.  I also use it to promote events locally so that I can get info. out to others, even locally, but who attend other churches, about stuff going on in town.  But...it truly is not a replacement for face-to-face conversation.  I prefer Skype a bit more because at least you can see who you’re talking to, in “real time.” It does concern me, especially for the generation just after mine, that FB seems to be the “ONLY” way to communicate, other than texting.  <img src="http://www.shaungroves.com/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" /> </p> I use it to chat with friends who live far away (save on long distance), keep up w/ my cousin in Waco @ Baylor, swap baby pics, etc.  I also use it to promote events locally so that I can get info. out to others, even locally, but who attend other churches, about stuff going on in town.  But…it truly is not a replacement for face-to-face conversation.  I prefer Skype a bit more because at least you can see who you’re talking to, in “real time.” It does concern me, especially for the generation just after mine, that FB seems to be the “ONLY” way to communicate, other than texting.  smile

]]> By: Melissa Fitzpatrick http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2184 Melissa Fitzpatrick Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:22:31 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2184 <p>So, I’m really tempted to get back on Facebook today for some reason.  Just had to confess to the Shlog in advance. Dangit. </p> So, I’m really tempted to get back on Facebook today for some reason.  Just had to confess to the Shlog in advance. Dangit.

]]> By: keith http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2183 keith Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:06:59 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2183 <p>I just use it to make smartalec comments at my “friends’” expense. </p> I just use it to make smartalec comments at my “friends’” expense.

]]> By: Stretch Mark Mama http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2182 Stretch Mark Mama Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:50:38 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2182 <p>Oh, and what’s funny about this conversation is that teens and 20s don’t even ASK this question. </p> <p> Just an observation, not a critique. <img src="http://www.shaungroves.com/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" /> </p> <p> It’s just like the folks in their 40s/50s who are still asking if blogs are relevant. </p> Oh, and what’s funny about this conversation is that teens and 20s don’t even ASK this question.

Just an observation, not a critique. smile

It’s just like the folks in their 40s/50s who are still asking if blogs are relevant.

]]> By: Amy @ My Friend Amy http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2181 Amy @ My Friend Amy Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:44:21 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2181 <p>I wanted to stand up and cheer at Tim’s comment!  It’s so so so true. </p> <p> And it’s true about blogs, too.  If people who really know you read your blog, you can’t very well be fake. </p> <p> To be honest, people who say online community isn’t real haven’t experienced it in my opinion.  I agree it shouldn’t be your whole life.  But that doesn’t make it less real. </p> I wanted to stand up and cheer at Tim’s comment!  It’s so so so true.

And it’s true about blogs, too.  If people who really know you read your blog, you can’t very well be fake.

To be honest, people who say online community isn’t real haven’t experienced it in my opinion.  I agree it shouldn’t be your whole life.  But that doesn’t make it less real.

]]> By: Su http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2180 Su Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:49:23 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2180 <p>I’m new to the bandwagon… but this week I’ve re-connected to at least 4 friends from high school, who I would never have thought about otherwise. We may not be actual friends now, but at least by being on Facebook we won’t be complete strangers at the next class reunion. </p> I’m new to the bandwagon… but this week I’ve re-connected to at least 4 friends from high school, who I would never have thought about otherwise. We may not be actual friends now, but at least by being on Facebook we won’t be complete strangers at the next class reunion.

]]> By: Stretch Mark Mama http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2179 Stretch Mark Mama Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:49:48 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2179 <p>I’m a big FB fan. I’ve reconnected with friends from my past, and found those relationships to be strengthened b/c of FB. Example, I keep up with my classmate (hello, AGE 34) who is battling breast cancer, and my college friend who is translating the Bible in Africa (and who doesn’t blog) and the list goes on and on. </p> <p> It’s also been helpful for me to get to know people better in my real life. I have a hard time making friends in real life, mostly b/c I’m more introverted, but also b/c I’m constantly wrestling three small kids. But on FB, I can get to know lots of people from my community who I never seem to have time to chat with at the library, at church, or around town. </p> <p> Plus, I’m just a nosy type who loves to clown around, and FB is the perfect platform for that. </p> <p> Also! I’ve watched my husband use FB to network with his friends, and he’s learned a lot, and even helped people get jobs. The whole social networking thing is amazing, and I think it’s worth embracing. </p> I’m a big FB fan. I’ve reconnected with friends from my past, and found those relationships to be strengthened b/c of FB. Example, I keep up with my classmate (hello, AGE 34) who is battling breast cancer, and my college friend who is translating the Bible in Africa (and who doesn’t blog) and the list goes on and on.

It’s also been helpful for me to get to know people better in my real life. I have a hard time making friends in real life, mostly b/c I’m more introverted, but also b/c I’m constantly wrestling three small kids. But on FB, I can get to know lots of people from my community who I never seem to have time to chat with at the library, at church, or around town.

Plus, I’m just a nosy type who loves to clown around, and FB is the perfect platform for that.

Also! I’ve watched my husband use FB to network with his friends, and he’s learned a lot, and even helped people get jobs. The whole social networking thing is amazing, and I think it’s worth embracing.

]]> By: Lindsey http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2178 Lindsey Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:23:15 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2178 <p>Procrastinating. <br /> It’s a quick way to avoid all my homework haha. </p> <p> It’s also a great way to stay in touch with people. Since entering college, some of my best friends are spread out all around the country. We’re pretty busy and have very different schedules. It’s hard to find times on the phone that are good for both people. Facebook allows me to keep up with what’s happening in their lives, and visa versa. When they tell me about their new friends or the event the just hosted, I can see pictures and read notes. Also, some of my cousins across the country have facebooks now. I can see pictures of them and their families when I might not get that opportunity otherwise. Facebook makes it convenient. </p> <p> Also, it’s REALLY convenient on a college campus. Every student organization here (including sports teams, colleges, etc etc) advertises their events on Facebook. When I’m planning an event, I can immediately invite hundreds of people and let everyone on campus know about it--that’s impossible to do by handing out fliers on campus. </p> Procrastinating.

It’s a quick way to avoid all my homework haha.

It’s also a great way to stay in touch with people. Since entering college, some of my best friends are spread out all around the country. We’re pretty busy and have very different schedules. It’s hard to find times on the phone that are good for both people. Facebook allows me to keep up with what’s happening in their lives, and visa versa. When they tell me about their new friends or the event the just hosted, I can see pictures and read notes. Also, some of my cousins across the country have facebooks now. I can see pictures of them and their families when I might not get that opportunity otherwise. Facebook makes it convenient.

Also, it’s REALLY convenient on a college campus. Every student organization here (including sports teams, colleges, etc etc) advertises their events on Facebook. When I’m planning an event, I can immediately invite hundreds of people and let everyone on campus know about it–that’s impossible to do by handing out fliers on campus.

]]> By: Heather Irene http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2177 Heather Irene Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:33:46 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2009/04/facebook-unfriended/#comment-2177 <p>To keep up with my friends from college who live all over the country and all over the world. I also have a lot of friends locally, which is more for community event promotion. </p> To keep up with my friends from college who live all over the country and all over the world. I also have a lot of friends locally, which is more for community event promotion.

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