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In reply to the discussion: Facebook in sweet decline. By Mark Morford [View all]Xolodno
(6,390 posts)35. Once the "ZOMG!! Facebook didn't make any stock purchasers instant millionaires!!!!!111111"
...wears off. It will stabalize and and rise and fall on its advertising revenue, profit, etc. Wall Street had its "darling" in the Google IPO, now they were looking for something to deficate on..and since people love to hate Facebook, it was a natural fit. The real question is, how many people made money betting the stock would sputter?
Anyone remember the episode on John Stewart when he had Jim Kramer on as a guest and showed the bits where Jim was giving advice to another "investor" on creating rumors people want to hear? I wouldn't be surprised this is more of the same.
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Should we go back to texting our friends when we have a silly joke or thought?
FrodosPet
Jun 2012
#36
At least with texting your employer isn't going to dig up everything you ever put on line.
liberal N proud
Jun 2012
#57
I think the social networking aspect as it's being used is a phenomenal thing
Voice for Peace
Jun 2012
#41
The aggressive rush to either defend FB or rant against it is almost as amusing as a Spy Vs. Spy com
LanternWaste
Jun 2012
#67
I have 2 FB accounts, one for personal use, check on the kids, grandkids, etc. the other
secondwind
Jun 2012
#8
Once the "ZOMG!! Facebook didn't make any stock purchasers instant millionaires!!!!!111111"
Xolodno
Jun 2012
#35