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RadiationTherapy

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34. I think most companies may try to market something of that nature.

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 05:50 PM

Nov 2012

As far as the "peer pressure" you cite, FB is a public forum with millions of users. Avoid that advertising market if you like, but most businesses, politicians, and non-profits know they "must" have a Facebook presence. I don't see how that is FB's fault though.

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On the Virtues of Facebook [View all] RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 OP

Facebook has allowed me to keep in touch with all my friends from Germany for about 6 years now. underoath Nov 2012 #1

In the future, history will be divided into pre- and post-facebook. CJCRANE Nov 2012 #2

I agree. Anthropological dream come true in that sense... RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #51

Put me in the anti-Facebook category. I hate the way it's taken over the internet. MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #3

"turns so many of its users into addicts" RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #7

Well, tbf facebook has been much better for me to meet women Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #13

Because being able to shoot down the crazy BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #36

I like facebook Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #41

What makes you think marions ghost Nov 2012 #4

The fact that ten years ago people asked that same question about Myspace? Posteritatis Nov 2012 #43

Don't care if other people love it and use it. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #5

Yes, I agree that is a strange trend, but certainly it is sociological and not RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #8

You don't think FB would promote the idea that non-subscribers TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #12

I think most companies may try to market something of that nature. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #34

It's not "marketing" to lock me out of non-facebook TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #39

If a website only permits comments with a social media account, RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #47

What other social media company has co-opted local news sites? TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #52

I also disagree with that business practice. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #55

Why would you feel "compelled" to defend one of the richest companies on earth? forestpath Nov 2012 #6

I feel compelled, as I mentioned, because I study communication RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #10

"Rational reasons"? As if it's not rational to not use Facebook. Your condescension is noted. forestpath Nov 2012 #14

No, as in it is not irrational to use Facebook. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #15

"leave us alone?" Were you somehow forced to read and respond to the OP? (nt) Posteritatis Nov 2012 #46

I can understand the desire to 'defend' (but not the company) The Straight Story Nov 2012 #53

Rule #1: If it's private, don't put it on Facebook WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #9

I have a cousin who has fallen on hard times and cannot afford a cell phone. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #11

What about email? savalez Nov 2012 #28

Yes, and they are all consolidated on Facebook. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #29

I hear ya. savalez Dec 2012 #63

Splitting hairs just a bit, don't you think? (nt) Posteritatis Nov 2012 #44

Good question. savalez Dec 2012 #64

Rule #1: It's not private. You might as well stay off the Internet. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #33

very good read, thanks. Whisp Nov 2012 #16

Good point. I found DU in 2002, so when facebook came along I didn't need it CJCRANE Nov 2012 #18

I have participated in political arguing with a dozen people RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #25

So, how much is Mark paying you for this? MadHound Nov 2012 #17

Mark doesn't pay. The FB content creators are all volunteers. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #22

I'll reciprocate. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #23

Facebook is a mirror of the mundanity of material life. i am thee modren man Nov 2012 #19

That speaks more about you & your friends than it does FB. You have just ridiculed some patrice Nov 2012 #56

I don't particularly like nor dislike Facebook, much as I neither like nor dislike a hammer... LanternWaste Nov 2012 #20

Let's have a look at that. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #21

Ok, ok... RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #24

Thank you. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #27

From one subgenius to another: yes. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #30

you're adorable. LanternWaste Nov 2012 #32

My extended family and friends used to have hilarious email threads that went on for days. morningglory Nov 2012 #26

Yes, but that is your family moving the conversation to a more public venue. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #31

email does the same spanone Nov 2012 #35

The difference between Facebook & e-mail is pretty obvious though BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #40

I quit FB, and it's been mildly inconvenient. Butterbean Nov 2012 #37

I spend way more time (and that is spent far more enjoyably) on DU coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #38

Sometimes I am on Facebook, sometimes not. Just like a bar or social club. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #48

I honestly believe Facebook was a major tool in countering Citizens United this election. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #42

This is an excellent point. I agree. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #50

I find the reactions to the site as fascinating as the site itself these days Posteritatis Nov 2012 #45

I remember all the crazed rants here at DU about how stupid Lex Nov 2012 #49

I remember those too. I like the Twitter challenge of being significant & brief. . . . patrice Nov 2012 #59

There was a 2-3 month stretch where people were convinced it was a Republican plot Posteritatis Nov 2012 #60

FB is a good place to discover the power of courage in your own voice because your name is patrice Nov 2012 #54

Yes. Thank you for this great comment. RadiationTherapy Nov 2012 #57

I love my more active FB friends. FB gives me a means that allows the luxury of TIME for a patrice Nov 2012 #58

IMO FB is a tool to be used drmeow Nov 2012 #61

Virtues? Jim Warren Nov 2012 #62