Why is it that............................
#21
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more and more i am (unsubscribing) from sites that now want you to follow them on facebook/twitter-
i do have a facebook account-simply because i have 'long-distance' adult children- and it is easier for them to stay (in touch)
but i only 'go there' when i receive an email telling me i have received a message.then i go there- read my message and get the heck back out- at first i was getting (sometimes hundreds a day) requests to play some game- do something- it didn't take long for people to realize i was not going to play-
i spend enough time here on the board- i have no time for those (social-networks)
and hate feeling almost forced to participate....
i do have a facebook account-simply because i have 'long-distance' adult children- and it is easier for them to stay (in touch)
but i only 'go there' when i receive an email telling me i have received a message.then i go there- read my message and get the heck back out- at first i was getting (sometimes hundreds a day) requests to play some game- do something- it didn't take long for people to realize i was not going to play-
i spend enough time here on the board- i have no time for those (social-networks)
and hate feeling almost forced to participate....
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Originally Posted by quilting cat
I'm not joining them either -- value my privacy too much.
I don't text, either!
I don't text, either!
did you know, however, that you can text from your computer email? the text email address is shown here
http://hacknmod.com/hack/email-to-te...t-virgin-more/
so if i need to text them a longer message, i use email text.
#24
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FaceBook and other social networks! Not for me either. Dont text cuz I like to spell my words even if my fingers hit the wrong keys. Dont need to find former classmate. Family know where I am, etc. Would rather get email, letter or even a phone call. Do young people really know what a phone is for? Cell or land line? Off my soap box and back to my corner to sew before going to work.
#25
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Years ago I had facebook because the encouragement of friends. But once when I logged into my account, my entire hard drive appeared and faces from Tai Won (sp) appeared on my account. I immediately discontinued usage...friends have been pushing me, alot of the sites keep encouraging me, but NO THANKS! I am glad that many of you choose not to go there - it just doesn't feel safe .
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TOTALLY agree! I HATE that!!!! I have NO intention of sharing my personal information with the world.
I wonder if it's a way to cut down on the number of commenters....especially those who say stupid things and hide behind a fake name.
I wonder if it's a way to cut down on the number of commenters....especially those who say stupid things and hide behind a fake name.
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I have noticed some companies requiring you to go to their FB page and "like" them, to get a special deal or discount...
I only use FB to keep up with some of my family and friends... don't play the games, participate in the other apps either LOL :D:D:D
I only use FB to keep up with some of my family and friends... don't play the games, participate in the other apps either LOL :D:D:D
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If I have to be member of FB or Twitter to be a memeber of their site, then I don't choose to be a member of that site. I have a FB account and I use it daily but that is also why I don't do many of the apps. I don't want to give permission to access my info.
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[quote=pocoellie]I don't frequent any site that requires that I be on facebook or twitter, or any thing else like them.
Me either :thumbup:
They are dangerous sites, People from work are getting fired for postings they put on facebook and employees are STILL addicted.
Me either :thumbup:
They are dangerous sites, People from work are getting fired for postings they put on facebook and employees are STILL addicted.
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