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Does anyone still use Facebook these days?

(108 Posts)
notanan2 Thu 02-Apr-20 18:21:45

People are still on facebook but mainly use whatsapp for meaningful conversations.

Lucca Thu 02-Apr-20 18:21:00

I do but mainly to get news of old old friends or family far away.,anyone who blathers on about what they had for dinner or how drunk they were last week gets unfollowed quite swiftly.

Luckygirl Thu 02-Apr-20 18:18:11

I have just joined in order to keep up with what is going on in the local community and surgery. But I must say I find it a complete jumble!!

Ilovecheese Thu 02-Apr-20 18:15:02

Local Facebook group has been giving a great deal of useful information regarding shops that will deliver etc. The Council are also giving information regarding bin collections and other services via Facebook. You don't actually have to give any information about yourself if you don't want to.

Sussexborn Thu 02-Apr-20 17:42:41

Yes still busy and active though I’ve been thrown out temporarily and going backwards and forwards with new passwords. I would be inclined to set up a separate e-mail address and be sparing with your private information initially.

MerylStreep Thu 02-Apr-20 17:35:43

does anyone still use Facebook these days
Yes, about 2.5 billion monthly.

Artdecogran Thu 02-Apr-20 17:30:27

Yeah go for Facebook. Just be careful with your level of security and what information you put on your posts. You can join many groups. I’m a member of a lot of crochet groups where you can get free patterns etc and pick up ideas. There’s also groups for cats, dogs etc or any other interest you have.

Judy54 Thu 02-Apr-20 17:24:35

I don't use social media, apart from Granset and am a complete novice. Friends and family are keeping in touch by phone, email and text which is great. However groups that I belong to have set up pages on Whatsapp and/or Facebook. I can't acccess whattsapp as I don't have a smartphone so would facebook be the next best thing? It looks like there is so much more on there than groups I belong to including links to what is happening in my neighbourhood/community at this time. Any advice/tips would be most welcome.