What social networking sites do you use?

[HoodedRat]

Ah ...but you are on JUB and have been for some time (if I'm not mistaken this is at least your second "life" here if not your third or more). And as others have pointed out JUB can be seen as a social network. Therefore you DO use a social network of sorts don't you?




PS - are you of pre-war vintage?

I've been here on JUB for more than 7 years ...this is (at least) my 10th incarnation). If JUB is seen as being a 'social network'* then so be it ... but I have no interest in chatting one-on-one in any manner other than open-forum.


PS. *Personally I tend to view JUB as an 'anti-social network' ... but that but that's probably just down to my innate leaning toward misanthropy.

PPS. 'pre-war vintage'? Which one? There seems to be a new war starting up almost every week or so ... I can scarcely keep up.

 

[Atzesp]

...Or maybe i'm lucky that I don't actually know 300 different people.

I'm a journalist, so due to my job I actually get to know lots of people - in person, and they ended up on my facebook. Believe me, I don't add or accept invitations from people I don't know who they are. But I've also tried to follow (on Twitter) famous people, celebrities, writers...

Guess I just don't like this "let's get explicit" thing that social networks has put on the run.
Seems like everybody has to tell everybody what they are doing - and to know what everybody is doing!

But this is only my opinion, of course.

 

[Atzesp]

I never said you didn't; only said I was lucky I didn't. Not an assault, not even an inquiry.

I didn't take it that way.
By any means, if it sounded like something aggressive, I apologize.

 

[AlmondMilk]

The basic really:

•YouTube
•FaceBook
•Twitter

How could I forget YouTube I use that, too. Haha

 

[Knucklehead]

I like Facebook.It's helped me renew old freindships from years and years ago.People I would have otherwise lost touch with.It's also a great way to keep up with the daily happenings of family members..


I don't give a shit if other people have a problem with Facebook or not.If you don't like it,don't use it.But you have no business badmouthing the people who find it to be useful and enjoyable..

 

[NineOfClubs]

^ What he said!

 

[HoodedRat]

But for some reason you always come back as a rat. What's the deal with that?

I like rats.

 

[Comrad]

I like Facebook.It's helped me renew old freindships from years and years ago.People I would have otherwise lost touch with.It's also a great way to keep up with the daily happenings of family members..

Oh god how desperate and longing and dreary you are. You know why some old friendships are lost. That is because you two have grown (up) apart and no longer have room to fit into each other lives. That is the cycle of life, friends/people (some) come and go like seasons. You two are not (or at least i hope your not) the same people you were back in high school or the same you were 5 yrs ago.

I give the people at whom i cared for (at the time) my two-3 contacts (over time). My email, and my phone number, which rarely changes. If i cannot find the time, nor the desire to email or call them in over 3 months, and I feel no real reason to do so with in that amount of time. My life has moved on--I have moved on. I am not sitting their gazing at my computer screen/Blackberry waiting for someone to call/ post some other pointless message-- i have things to do.

Family is a much easier thing to manage, and guess what. You dont need twitter or Facebook to do any of this.
Generally on weekends or just through out the week i will pop up by their houses after work/exercising or what ever and help around the house. Help the kids do home work, play some basketball. Or just pop in to say HI (in person) and give a hug and go on about my day. Hey, maybe then someone would call or text mid day or night, no problem. Maybe im just the weirdo in the sense that i feel no need to be attached to someone and their own life for such an amount of that.

I don't give a shit if other people have a problem with Facebook or not.If you don't like it,don't use it.But you have no business badmouthing the people who find it to be useful and enjoyable..

Its really kind of a hard thing to ignore seeing as how its a topic, and a hot one at that. When people are constantly asking me WHY i don't have any of the sites above profiles filled out, it kind of annoys you after a while. One of the biggest things i have found with these people who are so involved in these sites is just how insecure and socially deprived they must really be. Its sad-- tragic in fact on how large such a community is. But if you look around you delusions and great depression generally only effect the majority of the population.

 

[altlover85]

I generally ignore your posts because I find they have little value, but you've said a few things I'd like to comment on.

Oh god how desperate and longing and dreary you are. You know why some old friendships are lost. That is because you two have grown (up) apart and no longer have room to fit into each other lives. That is the cycle of life, friends/people (some) come and go like seasons. You two are not (or at least i hope your not) the same people you were back in high school or the same you were 5 yrs ago.

Yes. Some people move on. But guess what? Sometimes people change phone numbers, move out of the country, or live in different time zones, which can make it difficult to keep in touch.

Social networking is just another form of communication. I was able to use it to reconnect with a friend from college and meet her in Toronto on short notice when I was there with my boyfriend. I didn't have her number because it was international and not everyone checks their email all the time.

I am not sitting their gazing at my computer screen/Blackberry waiting for someone to call/ post some other pointless message-- i have things to do.

Not everyone that uses facebook is waiting for a message, but whenever that person is on your mind you can just send him or her a quick message. Maybe get a film or a restaurant location.

Its really kind of a hard thing to ignore seeing as how its a topic, and a hot one at that. When people are constantly asking me WHY i don't have any of the sites above profiles filled out, it kind of annoys you after a while. One of the biggest things i have found with these people who are so involved in these sites is just how insecure and socially deprived they must really be. Its sad-- tragic in fact on how large such a community is. But if you look around you delusions and great depression generally only effect the majority of the population.

Maybe you're not insecure and socially deprived, but you have no sense of tact. I'm surprised you have any friends at all, to be honest.

 

[Knucklehead]

Oh god how desperate and longing and dreary you are. You know why some old friendships are lost. That is because you two have grown (up) apart and no longer have room to fit into each other lives. That is the cycle of life, friends/people (some) come and go like seasons. You two are not (or at least i hope your not) the same people you were back in high school or the same you were 5 yrs ago.

I give the people at whom i cared for (at the time) my two-3 contacts (over time). My email, and my phone number, which rarely changes. If i cannot find the time, nor the desire to email or call them in over 3 months, and I feel no real reason to do so with in that amount of time. My life has moved on--I have moved on. I am not sitting their gazing at my computer screen/Blackberry waiting for someone to call/ post some other pointless message-- i have things to do.

Family is a much easier thing to manage, and guess what. You dont need twitter or Facebook to do any of this.
Generally on weekends or just through out the week i will pop up by their houses after work/exercising or what ever and help around the house. Help the kids do home work, play some basketball. Or just pop in to say HI (in person) and give a hug and go on about my day. Hey, maybe then someone would call or text mid day or night, no problem. Maybe im just the weirdo in the sense that i feel no need to be attached to someone and their own life for such an amount of that.


Its really kind of a hard thing to ignore seeing as how its a topic, and a hot one at that. When people are constantly asking me WHY i don't have any of the sites above profiles filled out, it kind of annoys you after a while. One of the biggest things i have found with these people who are so involved in these sites is just how insecure and socially deprived they must really be. Its sad-- tragic in fact on how large such a community is. But if you look around you delusions and great depression generally only effect the majority of the population.

Well I'm glad that works out for you..But it doesn't for me.I don't live in the same state as a single family member,so it's a bit difficult to just ''pop in'' whenever I have the urge..

I wouldn't say you're a wierdo,just an asshole..I don't think simply being on Facebook demands an unwavering attention to it.I don't know anyone on it who stares at their screen waiting for a message..Most of us have jobs,lives and responsiblities that prohibit that type of 'devotion.'

As for losing contact with people,sure,it happens.Sometimes it's for the best.Other times,it's nice to reconnect with people you've liked and cared about,but for one reason or the other,have lost contact with.I get the feeling though,from your posts,that most people are glad to lose contact with you as soon as they can.

 

[Comrad]

Yes. Some people move on. But guess what? Sometimes people change phone numbers, move out of the country, or live in different time zones, which can make it difficult to keep in touch.

Social networking is just another form of communication. I was able to use it to reconnect with a friend from college and meet her in Toronto on short notice when I was there with my boyfriend. I didn't have her number because it was international and not everyone checks their email all the time.

You know ive had multiple people change their numbers over the years. And guess what, each and everyone has either emailed me, and or *gasp* called/txt me back with their new number. Done. About a year ago i had a friend move to Italy--when we both can reach each other he calls, and or emails me. I email back. Done. Love him VERY much. It is kind of crazy to hear that many do not check their email everyday when its faster and more compact than dealing with individual sites. Seeing as how its usually one of the contacts that you use for important things such as your Financial Aid and other life altering programs. Maybe i am wrong about how those sites work seeing as how i have never explored them myself however, yahoo has yet to fail me.
How do you guys think any of this stuff was done BEFORE Facebook and all of these excessive sites were created so people could justify their internet/ ridiculous phone bills.

Not everyone that uses facebook is waiting for a message, but whenever that person is on your mind you can just send him or her a quick message. Maybe get a film or a restaurant location.

"*Incoming text* Hey Comrad, we are meeting at Lola's for drinks @6 tonite u in."
Boom, done, and i did not need an audience of 1001+ to see what i am up to.

Maybe you're not insecure and socially deprived, but you have no sense of tact. I'm surprised you have any friends at all, to be honest.

I have never in the time i have been aware of myself that i have an issue with pulling anything. Humm, maybe its true they don't last to long, fair enough. However, judging from that person in your avatar i was taken back to hear that you ever had a boyfriend. Get it together.

 

[Comrad]

I wouldn't say you're a wierdo,just an asshole...

You are new here, i can tell..... You don't want it. Fall back.......

 

[altlover85]

How do you guys think any of this stuff was done BEFORE Facebook and all of these excessive sites were created so people could justify their internet/ ridiculous phone bills.

I get texts and all that, but they require phone numbers. And no, I don't check my email everyday. I'm not worried about financial aid anymore.

As far as life before Facebook, I used to call people more often, but less people use their phones to talk anymore, so I had to adopt to the times. I'd much rather use phones, mind you, but it's just not as convenient for other people.

I have never in the time i have been aware of myself that i have an issue with pulling anything. Humm, maybe its true they don't last to long, fair enough. However, judging from that person in your avatar i was taken back to hear that you ever had a boyfriend. Get it together.

I'm not sure what you're talking about as far as pulling things, or things not lasting. I guess you're talking about your lack of relationships.

As to your last sentence, I'm not sleeping with you, so think whatever you want of my appearance.

 

[Knucklehead]

You are new here, i can tell..... You don't want it. Fall back.......

Really? Well then you're not too good at figuring shit out .How about if I told you I've been here since October of 2006?

What are you talking about ? I don't want it? -Fall back? What,what do you think I'm afraid of you or something? What are you gonna do ? Give me a cyber ass whipping?

Get a grip clown..I wouldn't be worried about that on line or in real life.I can take care of myself in either scenario.You sound like one of those assholes us truckers call ''radio rambos.'' That's some puke who talks all kind of shit on the c.b radio about how he's gonna beat everybody's ass- but then opens the door to the truckstop for you..I don't sweat them,and I sure the fuck don't sweat you.

 

[jerjerboi]

My very favorite new networking site is adultspace.com. Loosely based on Myspace, Adultspace actually encourages nudity, and the filth and trash ....oh it is there in spades. I can sit for hours looking at the online member profiles...hot, straight men, thinking that they are showing off for the ladies...lol And I have made over 145 new friends...both straight, bi and gay. It's a hoot!!