Have you ever been involved in any Facebook drama? Has a comment made on your wall sparked debates from people you don't even talk to in the real world?
I took a mini vacay this past weekend and came home to pages upon pages of news feed updates, messages, and notifications. Halfway through the list I came across what seemed to be mutual friends arguing back and forth about one's fidelity, or lack thereof, based solely on tagged pics. Is this how our generation handles problems? Instead of taking it to the streets or having a dance off, we must resort to defaming one's character on FB. I guess I love it.
Our social generation is one that embraces change yet opposes it at the same time. If I am forced to hear about the changes on Facebook/Myspace/Youtube one more time, I swear I'm going to choke a biznitch!
To keep the drama down to a minimum, I have a few tips:
1. Learn how to set your profile privacy settings. I don't think your boss will enjoy your status updates when you call out of work "sick". And those pics of you doing a keg stand won't give mom those warm fuzzy feelings while you're away at college.
2. Understand what a wall post is. It is NOT a place to broadcast your life to the world. It is NOT a place to post personal, private information. It is NOT the place to embarrass a "friend". Keep it simple-hi, bye, and happy birthday.
3. Choose profile pics wisely...and monitor tagged photos. You don't want to have a Phelps or Cassie type photo scandal, do you?
One day we'll have to step up and say, "Eff Myspace 'cause I need my space" and tell Facebook "I want my face back!"...
Until that day, be wise my friends.
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omg - yes i couldn't agree more. and another thing - if you have a problem with someone, instead of making your status updates vague as all get out - message the person you have a problem with and TELL THEM - what a novel idea....
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