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Are you on Facebook?

(66 Posts)
CoffeeFirst1 Tue 17-May-22 18:06:59

I briefly was but found it pointless.

Too much this and that about nothing and then so many photos of people I didn’t know.

Froglady Wed 18-May-22 07:43:52

I am on it but mainly for entering competitions.

Blondiescot Wed 18-May-22 08:12:05

Maudi

I think Facebook is a much nicer place than GN people can't hide behind a made up name like they do on here.

Oh yes they can! You can set up a profile with any name you choose and many people do exactly that.

Jaxjacky Wed 18-May-22 08:14:48

As the OP hasn’t returned is this a fishing post?

Maggiemaybe Wed 18-May-22 08:39:38

I check it out every morning to see if there’s any local news - unlike DH who despises Facebook and prefers to get it all a week later in the local paper. grin I’m also on a couple of interest groups and an old girls’ one, and like to keep up with what friends I no longer see are up to. I have very few (Facebook) friends, so don’t get a lot of unwanted stuff. I must admit that in the early days I did post holiday photos - some friends said they liked to see them and a lot of them cheer me up now when they pop up as memories. I rarely post though these days.

DiamondLily Thu 19-May-22 09:51:18

Yes, I keep in touch with friends and relatives from everywhere across the globe, on it.

I love hearing everyone's news.

I can't stand Twitter though...?

CoffeeFirst1 Thu 19-May-22 19:36:31

Jaxjacky

As the OP hasn’t returned is this a fishing post?

Look on the first page I’ve replied to Casdon.

Did you not have your glasses on ?

CoffeeFirst1 Thu 19-May-22 19:37:57

Maywalk

Just had a new computer Serendipity22 to celebrate my 92 birthday on Thursday.
It helps keep my headlights working even if the bodywork is dropping to pieces.

Oh how lovely! ???

CoffeeFirst1 Thu 19-May-22 19:40:04

Froglady

I am on it but mainly for entering competitions.

They do competitions! Hmm…I may have to reconsider joining again. I love my competitions.

Froglady Fri 20-May-22 18:01:41

It's not so much that Facebook do competitions themselves, it's that a lot of comps can only be entered on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram.

crazyH Fri 20-May-22 18:26:46

Yes and I I love it - all my friends are spread and wide and this is one/only way way of getting in touch with everyone in one fell swoop. I never post pictures of the grandchildren, without their parents ‘ permission
Maywalk happy birthday!!

Barmeyoldbat Fri 20-May-22 18:37:20

I have been on it for many many years, it keeps me in touch with the many friends I have made worldwide. I am also able to keep in touch with the younger generation in my family and often chat to go late at night about problems in life etc. I love it.

Urmstongran Fri 20-May-22 18:44:18

Nope.

AreWeThereYet Fri 20-May-22 18:51:28

Yes. But only very privately with family and friends, to keep in touch with them all over the world. Don't post photos as a rule, in fact very rarely post, but do read posts from others and reply sometimes. Also belong to two local village groups to get local news, a gluten free cooking site and a couple of other groups.

sazz1 Mon 23-May-22 18:27:36

I use it mainly to help others by sharing missing people and pets, local problems eg road closures, accidents, burglary locations etc. Also recalls of food or other products. Sometimes share gofundme pages for good causes too.
I keep in touch with family and friends with FB messenger which is more private. Also sell and buy a few thing on FB market place.
I never put personal details on there eg when I'm off on holiday, photos of dogs and DGC, when I'm out shopping etc. This is high risk. Don't have anyone I haven't met in person as a friend either

Redhead56 Mon 23-May-22 20:21:08

No because of the business we ran it wouldn't have been appropriate. Now that we are retired still not remotely interested.